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Home Loan Affordability Calculator Guide: How Much Home Can You Afford? (2026)

Calculate maximum home loan based on salary, existing EMIs, down payment. Bank eligibility criteria and FOIR limits.

9 min readUpdated April 9, 2026Finance, Home Loan, India, Property

A home loan affordability calculator tells you the maximum property price you can afford based on income, existing debts, and down payment capacity. Banks limit EMI to 40-50% of net income (FOIR rule).

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Calculate How Much Home You Can Afford

Enter salary, EMIs, loan terms to see max property budget.

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How Banks Calculate Eligibility

FOIR Rule

Max EMI = Net Monthly Income x FOIR (40-50%)
Max EMI = Net Income - Existing EMIs
IncomeFOIR
Below Rs.25K40%
Rs.25-50K45%
Rs.50K-1L50%
Above Rs.1L55-60%

Example: Rs.80K Net Salary

Max EMI = 80K x 50% = Rs.40K. At 8.5%/20yr: Max Loan = Rs.46.2L. With 20% down: Max Property = Rs.57.7L

20% Down Payment

Budget 20% down for better rates. On Rs.60L property = Rs.12L upfront.

Eligibility by Salary (2026)

Net SalaryMax EMI (50%)Max Loan (20yr)Property (20% down)
Rs.30KRs.15KRs.17.3LRs.21.6L
Rs.50KRs.25KRs.28.9LRs.36.1L
Rs.75KRs.37.5KRs.43.3LRs.54.1L
Rs.1LRs.50KRs.57.7LRs.72.1L
Rs.1.5LRs.75KRs.86.6LRs.1.08Cr
Rs.2LRs.1LRs.1.15CrRs.1.44Cr
Existing EMIs Reduce Eligibility

Rs.10K car EMI on Rs.80K salary: max home EMI drops to Rs.30K (not Rs.40K).

Hidden Costs Beyond EMI

CostAmount
Stamp duty5-7% of property
Registration1%
Processing fee0.5-1% of loan
GST (under-construction)5-12%
InteriorRs.5-15L
Maintenance depositRs.50K-2L
Budget 10-15% Extra

Rs.60L property actual cost: Rs.70-76L with all charges.

Tips to Increase Eligibility

  • Add co-applicant — Spouse income increases limit 50-80%
  • Clear existing EMIs — Every Rs.10K cleared adds Rs.11.5L eligibility
  • Longer tenure — 25-30 years reduces EMI, increases eligible amount
  • Improve CIBIL — 750+ gets best rates, each 0.25% rate reduction adds Rs.2-3L

How to Use the Tool (Step by Step)

  1. 1

    Enter Monthly Income

    Net take-home salary after TDS.

  2. 2

    Add Existing EMIs

    Car loan, personal loan, credit card EMIs.

  3. 3

    Set Loan Parameters

    Rate (8-9.5%), tenure (15-30 years).

  4. 4

    View Affordability

    Max loan, max EMI, max property price.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much home loan on Rs.50K salary?+

~Rs.28-30L for 20yr at 8.5%. With 20% down: property up to Rs.36-37L.

What is FOIR?+

Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio. Banks limit total EMIs to 40-50% of net income.

Does spouse income help?+

Yes. Co-applicant combines incomes. Can increase loan 50-80%.

What CIBIL score needed?+

750+ for best rates. 700-750 higher rates. Below 700 may face rejection.

Stamp duty extra?+

Yes. 5-7% stamp duty + 1% registration + 0.5-1% processing = 7-9% extra.

Is this free and private?+

Yes. Browser-based. No financial data sent anywhere.

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