The amount you can borrow and the amount you should borrow are sometimes two very different things. Before you apply for a home loan, it makes sense to realistically assess your financial situation. Here’s how to do it. Understand your borrowing capacity Generally speaking, your borrowing capacity – what you can borrow – depends on a number of factors, including: your income your monthly expenses your existing debts how much deposit you have saved current interest rate type of loan whether it’s a principal, or principal and interest loan the term of the loan estimated repayments. However, knowing the difference between what you can borrow and what you should borrow is very important. As a general rule, it’s not a good idea to allocate
