income allocation

Income Allocation

Map income to needs, wants, savings, and housing budget.

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Income Allocation

Map your monthly income across needs, wants and savings — and find your housing zone.

Your income

What lands in your account each month

$

Your budget split

Drag to rebalance — savings adjusts automatically

50%
30%
20%

Lenders generally like your total housing payment to fit inside your Needs bucket. Keep mortgage + taxes + insurance under this number.

Recommended housing budget
$3,750
Inside your 50% Needs bucket
Needs$3,750
Wants$2,250
Savings$1,500
Needs
$3,750
Wants
$2,250
Savings
$1,500
See what I can afford

Budgeting guidance only, not financial advice. Talk to a Wonder Rates expert about a payment that fits your goals.

How to use this calculator

Income Allocation helps you test a mortgage scenario before you commit. Enter the numbers you know, compare the result with your budget, and use the answer as a starting point for a personalized quote. Calculator outputs are estimates and can differ from final underwriting because taxes, insurance, credit profile, loan program rules, property type, occupancy, reserves, and closing timing all matter.

Wonder Rates uses calculators as an educational first step. The next step is a real loan review, where a licensed mortgage expert can compare programs, verify numbers, and explain tradeoffs clearly.

For illustration purposes only. Not a rate quote, loan offer, or commitment to lend. Contact us for a personalized quote.

FAQs

How should I use the Income Allocation?

Use this calculator as a planning tool, then apply with Wonder Rates for personalized loan options based on your full scenario.

Are these results a loan offer?

For illustration purposes only. Not a rate quote, loan offer, or commitment to lend. Contact us for a personalized quote.

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