Tool
Payment capacity calculator
Apply the 30%-of-income rule —adjustable between 20% and 40%— to estimate how much you can put toward a new monthly payment, after subtracting what you already pay.
Available for a new monthly payment
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Recommended room, after subtracting your debts
Conservative limit (20%)—
Target limit (30%)—
Already committed—
Available room—
Assumptions & method
- Reference rule: your total debt payments should not exceed 30% of your net income (adjustable range of 20% to 40%, depending on your profile). It is a prudent guide, not a legal requirement.
- ‘Available’ = income × target percentage − current debt payments.
- Use your net and stable income; do not include one-off income.
- Everyone is different: fixed expenses, dependents and job stability change what a healthy margin is. Use it as guidance.
Frequently asked questions
The essentials, in brief
Why 30% and not more?
It is a prudent starting point that most origination criteria consider sustainable: it leaves room for living expenses, contingencies and saving. The 20% to 40% range lets you tailor it to your situation: 20% if your income is variable, up to 40% if you have solid collateral and low expenses.
Does my rent or home mortgage count?
For a conservative reading, yes: include all your fixed monthly commitments. Some models separate housing from the rest; here we use a simple rule over the total debt you enter.
Does this determine whether I get approved for a loan?
No. It is a guide for you. The credit decision also considers collateral, credit history, purpose and income stability. At Tunton we review it case by case.
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