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Resources for Home Buyers

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you can make, and it can also be one of the most confusing. We are here to help. Here at the NC Housing Finance Agency, we strive to make home buying as simple as possible, and provide important information and resources that you need to make solid financial decisions. We offer infographics, ebooks, home ownership calculators, videos, blogs and more to help you make the best decisions for you and your future as a homeowner. 

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General Resources

The NC Housing Finance Agency provides general resources to help home buyers get the information they need to make quality financial decisions. 

Infographics for Home Buyers 
Pocket Guide to Home Ownership (in English) 
Pocket Guide to Home Ownership (en Espanol) 

Mortgage Calculator

Enter your information in the area below and click "Calculate" to see your estimated monthly payment.

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*Depending on the loan type and down payment amount, mortgage insurance may be required, which would increase your total mortgage payment.

How Much Can I Afford?

Enter your information into fields below and click "Compute" to learn what your monthly housing payment might be based on your income and monthly financial obligations.

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Your salary must meet the following two conditions:

  1. Your total housing payment (including taxes and insurance) should be no more than 32 percent of your gross (pre-taxes) monthly income.
  2. The sum of your total housing payment (including taxes and insurance) and other monthly debts should be no more than 41 percent of your gross (pre-taxes) monthly income.

DISCLAIMER: The prequalification figures above are based upon conventional program guidelines. If you invest less than 20 percent down payment in your new home, a monthly mortgage insurance payment will be required, which may increase your total mortgage payment. Calculations by this tool are believed to be accurate, yet are not guaranteed. Further review is necessary to obtain an exact qualification. Other loan programs are available including FHA, VA and USDA.

Depending on the loan type and down payment amount, mortgage insurance may be required which would increase your total mortgage payment.

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