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Mortgages & Housing

A mortgage is the biggest number most people ever sign for. Track rates, compare lenders and buy with your eyes open.

Curated by Kevin Doherty, Senior Reporter

30-Yr fixed6.65%-0.02

Aug 26, 2026

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How much house can I afford?

A widely used guideline is the 28/36 rule: aim to spend no more than 28% of gross monthly income on housing and no more than 36% on total debt. A calculator that uses your real income, debts and down payment gives a truer number.