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    Editable; varies by bank and profile

    Results are estimates for planning. Final eligibility depends on lender checks.

    What is this Calculator?

    When buying a home, knowing your affordability is the first step. It is not just about how much loan a bank will approve, it is about understanding what you can comfortably pay each month while maintaining your lifestyle and financial security. This Home Affordability Calculator estimates your maximum comfortable EMI, the loan amount you can target, and the property budget that fits your profile. It also helps convert your number into recommendation bands and matching project inventory. Whether you are a first-time buyer exploring options, an upgrade buyer planning the next move, or an investor checking cashflow discipline, this tool gives you a realistic starting point for your home search.

    How to Use the Calculator

    Getting your affordability estimate takes less than a minute. Follow these simple steps:
    1
    Choose your city and preferred configurationSelect city, optional locality, BHK and area range to align the result with actual market inventory.
    2
    Enter monthly take-home incomeUse your post-tax salary or net business income to get a realistic affordability output.
    3
    Add existing monthly obligationsInclude current EMIs, rent and recurring credit payments so the EMI room is not overstated.
    4
    Specify down payment, tenure and rateThese three variables directly influence eligible loan value and total property budget.
    5
    Review bands and matching projectsUse the comfort, stretch and conditional ranges to explore inventory with the right expectation level.
    Helpful Tip

    Tip: Start with a realistic interest rate and then use the sensitivity chips to understand how a small rate or tenure change affects your property budget.

    How We Calculate Your Affordability

    Our calculator uses standard financial formulas used by banks, simplified for easy understanding.

    EMI Formula

    EMI = P * r * (1+r)^n / [(1+r)^n - 1]

    EMI is the fixed monthly payment that includes both interest and principal. P = principal loan amount, r = monthly interest rate, n = number of months.

    FOIR-based Comfort Rule

    Max EMI = (Income * FOIR) - Existing Obligations

    FOIR changes based on your obligation ratio. Higher existing commitments reduce the share of income that should safely go toward a new home loan EMI.

    Loan Eligibility from EMI

    Loan = EMI * [(1+r)^n - 1] / [r * (1+r)^n]

    This reverses the EMI formula to estimate the maximum loan amount supportable by your comfortable EMI.

    Property Budget

    Property Budget = Down Payment + Eligible Loan

    The calculator combines your equity contribution and serviceable loan amount to arrive at the target property budget.

    Recommendation Bands

    Band 1 = 85% to 100% of feasible budget cap

    Stretch and conditional bands extend above that level only when matching inventory exists and the gap is still meaningful for the user.

    Worked Examples

    See how the calculator works with real-world scenarios.
    Example 1: Salaried Professional Income ₹ 1.5L/month, ₹ 20L down payment, 20-year tenure

    Inputs

    • Monthly Income: ₹ 1,50,000
    • Existing EMIs: ₹ 25,000
    • Down Payment: ₹ 20,00,000
    • Loan Tenure: 20 years
    • Interest Rate: 8.75%

    Results

    • Max Comfortable EMI: requirement-based result depends on FOIR slab
    • Eligible loan and budget move with rate, tenure and obligations
    • Use the live calculator above for exact current output
    This is a balanced affordability profile when the resulting monthly buffer stays meaningful after obligations and EMI.
    Example 2: Self-employed with Higher Down Payment Income ₹ 2.5L/month, ₹ 50L down payment, 15-year tenure

    Inputs

    • Monthly Income: ₹ 2,50,000
    • Existing EMIs: ₹ 35,000
    • Down Payment: ₹ 50,00,000
    • Loan Tenure: 15 years
    • Interest Rate: 8.40%

    Results

    • Higher down payment expands feasible budget
    • Shorter tenure reduces loan eligibility relative to a longer tenure
    • Live results depend on the selected FOIR slab and inputs
    A higher down payment can meaningfully expand the feasible property budget even when the user chooses a shorter and more conservative tenure.

    Why Use Square Yards Affordability Calculator

    Housing data
    Built for Indian home-buying costsMade for Indian affordability planning, with realistic assumptions around EMI comfort and purchase budgeting.
    Scenario comparison
    Scenario testingInstantly see how rate and tenure changes can move loan eligibility and target budget.
    Locality recommendations
    Inventory-aware outputRecommendations are connected to city, locality, BHK and area preferences so the results stay market-relevant.
    Cash flow planning
    Designed for real cashflowLooks at obligations and remaining buffer, not just maximum theoretical bank eligibility.
    Transparent logic
    Transparent logicShows the formulas, banding approach and detailed breakup so users understand the recommendation.
    Actionable steps
    Actionable next stepsMove from affordability estimate to project exploration or home-loan guidance without leaving the flow.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does the calculator decide my comfortable EMI?

    The calculator checks your obligation ratio, assigns a FOIR slab, and then estimates the EMI that fits while leaving breathing room for monthly life expenses and emergencies.

    Is this the same as final bank eligibility?

    No. This is a planning estimate based on standard formulas and affordability rules. Final loan approval depends on lender policy, age, credit profile, income proof and property documents.

    What happens if my obligations are already too high?

    If your current obligations leave little or no safe EMI room, the calculator shows an advisory state instead of optimistic project recommendations. Reducing obligations or increasing down payment can improve affordability.

    Why do the recommendation bands differ from my max budget?

    The primary band is intentionally safer than the absolute ceiling. Stretch and conditional bands sit above that level and appear only when matching inventory exists and the gap is still realistic enough to be useful.

    Do locality, BHK and area change affordability recommendations?

    Yes. Financial affordability is the base layer, but the recommendation also checks whether your preferred city, locality, BHK and area have projects in a feasible market range.

    How should I use the sensitivity check?

    Use it to compare trade-offs. A lower rate or longer tenure can improve loan eligibility, but a longer tenure also increases total interest paid over time.

    Need help matching your budget to the right project? Our experts can guide you based on your affordability and preferences.
    Estimates are for planning only. Actual eligibility, rates and fees depend on lender policies, city rules and documentation. This calculator provides indicative values based on standard financial formulas and should not be construed as financial advice.
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