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Affordability Calculator

Find out how much you can borrow in the UK based on your income and the standard income multiple approach used by lenders.

Your Income

Combined income before taxes

£
£20,000£1,000,000

Typical UK lenders offer 4–4.5x income

x
3x6x

Your Savings

£
£0£500,000

Mortgage Terms

%
0.5%15%

Used for stress testing. Current BoE base rate affects this.

%
2%15%
yrs
5 yrs35 yrs

Affordability Summary

Stress Fail
Income Multiple Used4.5x
Maximum Mortgage£270,000
Monthly Payment at 4.5%£1,501
Monthly Payment at 10.5% (stress test)£2,549
Stress payment as % of income51.0%
Maximum Property Price£320,000
Stamp Duty (on max price)£3,500
UK lenders typically offer 4–4.5x annual income. Your borrowing capacity is primarily determined by the income multiple. The stress test at SVR + 3% (10.5%) checks affordability under higher rates. Payments above 50% of monthly income may flag affordability concerns.

Your Affordability

Maximum Property Price

£320,000

Deposit: £50,000

Maximum Mortgage

£270,000

4.5x income multiple

Monthly Payment (contract rate)

£1,501

At 4.5% over 25 years, 30.0% of monthly income

Monthly Payment (stress test)

£2,549

At 10.5% (SVR + 3%), 51.0% of monthly income

Stamp Duty Estimate

£3,500

On max property price of £320,000

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