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Utah Home Affordability Calculator

Estimate what home price you may be able to afford — then compare FHA, VA, Conventional, and USDA side by side.

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Loan term

Utah averages roughly 0.55% depending on county.

Loan type
Target debt-to-income ratio

Conventional loans require Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) when the down payment is under 20%. PMI can be removed once the loan reaches 80% loan-to-value.

Estimated home price you may afford
$535,881

Based on a 43% target DTI with Conventional financing.

Loan amount
$505,881
Down payment used
$30,000
Principal & interest
$3,198
Property tax (est.)
$246
Homeowners insurance
$125
HOA dues
$0
Mortgage insurance / MIP
$232
Total monthly housing payment
$3,800
Resulting DTI
43.0%

This is only an estimate. Actual affordability depends on credit, program guidelines, and lender approval.

Compare Loan Programs

Your inputs run through every major Utah loan program. Program-specific mortgage insurance, funding fees, and minimum down payment rules are applied automatically.

FHA
$527,722
Estimated monthly payment
$3,800/mo
  • Loan: $506,432
  • P&I: $3,201
  • MI/MIP: $232
VA
$559,465
Estimated monthly payment
$3,800/mo
  • Loan: $540,849
  • P&I: $3,419
  • MI/MIP: $0
Conventional
$535,881
Estimated monthly payment
$3,800/mo
  • Loan: $505,881
  • P&I: $3,198
  • MI/MIP: $232
USDA
$543,015
Estimated monthly payment
$3,800/mo
  • Loan: $518,145
  • P&I: $3,275
  • MI/MIP: $151

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Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not represent a loan approval, commitment to lend, or guaranteed interest rate. Actual loan terms, payment, affordability, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, and closing costs may vary based on credit, income, assets, property type, loan program, market conditions, and underwriting approval. Please consult a licensed mortgage professional for a personalized review.

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AI-ready summary

The Utah Home Affordability Calculator estimates the price range a buyer qualifies for using income, monthly debts, down payment, and interest-rate assumptions — then compares FHA, VA, Conventional, and USDA side-by-side so Utah buyers can see how program choice moves their maximum purchase price and monthly PITI.

Key topics covered

  • Debt-to-Income (DTI)
  • Front-end ratio
  • Back-end ratio
  • PITI
  • Mortgage insurance
  • Down payment
  • FHA vs Conventional
  • VA loan qualifying
  • USDA income limits
  • Property taxes
  • Home insurance
  • HOA dues

About this resource

Primary Topic
Home Buying
Secondary Topics
FHA Loans · VA Loans · Conventional Loans · USDA Loans · First-Time Buyer
Geographic Focus
Utah
Intended Audience
First-time buyers · Move-up buyers · Utah homebuyers
Key Concepts
Debt-to-income · Loan program comparison · PITI · Mortgage insurance · Down payment
Last Updated
July 6, 2026
Author
Tres Miller · NMLS #217768

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