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Retirement

Can I Afford to Stay in My Home?

Check whether your housing costs fit your retirement budget.

Your estimate

Result

Manageable but tight

Housing costs as share of income

49%

Many planners suggest keeping this near 30% or less.

Left over each month

$50

Without a mortgage payment

$1,250

Some homeowners remove this payment by paying off the mortgage, including with a reverse mortgage — compare options first.

What this calculates

Compares your housing costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance, upkeep) with your income and other expenses.

Assumptions & methodology

  • Housing-cost ratio guidance uses general benchmarks, not lender criteria.
  • Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and simplified assumptions.
  • Taxes, fees, rates and individual circumstances can change real outcomes.

Important: These tools provide educational estimates only. They are not a loan offer, pre-approval, or financial advice, and results never mean you are approved for any product. Eligibility and terms are determined by a lender after a full application. Consider speaking with a HUD-approved counselor or financial professional.

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