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Home Affordability Calculator

Just because the bank will lend you a certain amount doesn't mean you should borrow it. This calculator shows both what you qualify for and what you can comfortably manage.

Your financial picture

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Before tax

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After tax (take-home pay)

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Car finance, personal loans, credit cards

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Food, transport, utilities, insurance etc.

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What the bank may approve

R 934 345

Bond repayment: R 8 500/mo

Based on 30% of gross income rule

What you can comfortably afford

R 726 724

Bond repayment: R 6 250/mo

Based on 25% of gross income rule

Monthly income allocation (net)

Living expenses: R 12 000Existing debt: R 5 000Affordable bond: R 6 250Remaining: R 11 750

Estimated transfer costs for the comfortable price range

Transfer dutyR 0
Bond registrationR 11 921
Transfer fees (attorneys)R 15 267
Total additional costsR 27 188

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This calculator provides estimates based on general SA banking criteria. Actual affordability assessments depend on your full financial profile and the bank's lending policies. Insure110 does not provide financial advice.

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