Assuming a PITI of approximately $1,300 for the townhouse, and given Hector and Maria's PITI of $4,300, the couple will not be approved for a mortgage.
The PITI means principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Traditionally, the PITI should not exceed 28% of the gross income of Hector and Maria.
Since they both earn a gross monthly income of $8,000, they are likely to get approved for the mortgage but for the townhouse's limit of $1,300.
Gross monthly income = $8,000
PITI maximum = 28% or $2,240 ($8,000 x 28%)
Taxes and withholdings per month = 40% or $3,200 ($8,000 x 40%)
Student loans payments = $400
Car loans payments = $700
Approximate PITI per month = $4,300
Excluded in PITI calculations:
Credit cards payments per month = $450
Lease for luxury condo per month = $1,400
Thus, given the townhouse's PITI of $1,300, Hector and Maria will not be approved for a mortgage.
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