What can I (really) afford: condo edition | Calgary Alberta
A Calgary condo purchase income guide (read more: What can I (really) afford: detached homes)
Many would-be homebuyers find the home of their dreams, only to wonder, “can I afford it?” Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., as well as many major banks, recommend spending no more than 30 per cent of income on housing, including mortgage (principal and interest), property taxes, insurance and utilities. To help, we did the math for a typical apartment-style condo in each region of the city.
City Centre
Required Down Payment: $14,261
Recommended Household Income: $66,240
North East
Required Down Payment: $11,184
Recommended Household Income: $52,880
West
Required Down Payment: $12,264
Recommended Household Income: $57,600
South
Required Down Payment: $11,228
Recommended Household Income: $53,080
North
Required Down Payment: $10,817
Recommended Household Income: $51,280
North West
Required Down Payment: $11,926
Recommended Household Income: $56,120
South East
Required Down Payment: $12,077
Recommended Household Income: $56,760
East
Required Down Payment: $9,275
Recommended Household Income: $44,600
*All calculations assume for a five per cent down payment (which necessitates mortgage insurance), 25-year amortization period, 3.50 per cent mortgage rate and no outstanding debts. Estimated property tax, home insurance and utility cost values are factored into the calculations (via www.ratehub.ca/mortgage-payment-calculator). Recommended income is based on calculation of housing expenses (mortgage, utilities, property tax and home insurance) as 30 per cent of gross income. YTD Benchmark Prices are accurate as of Sept. 1, 2018.
Reference: http://www.crebnow.com/what-can-i-really-afford-condo-edition