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How much can I borrow?

Want to know roughly how much you can borrow for a home purchase? Use this calculation to get a quick first estimate of your maximum mortgage.

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Assumptions

NHG limit: €470,000.00. estimated under the NHG limit based on the calculated mortgage
Assumptions used: annuity mortgage, 30-year term, 10-year fixed period, interest 3.81%, without client discount, Stored benchmark rate table, NHG-style rate based on the calculated mortgage, rate date 2026-03-30
Interest rate used: 3.81% | 10y | NHG rate inferred from the calculated mortgage | Stored benchmark rate table | Client discount removed | Rate updated: 2026-03-30

Results

Max mortgage estimate€292,883.26
Estimated interest rate:NHG

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10y annuity
Monthly gross€1,366.38Year-1 interest: €11,066.41
Monthly net estimate€1,052.09Estimated tax refund: €3,771.52
Extra cash needed€5,421.53Estimated buying costs: €5,421.53
Chosen mortgageIncome-based limit / Property-value cap
Income-based limit€292,883.26
Energy-label bonus€10,000.00
Property-value capNot set
Chosen mortgage€292,883.26
NHG statusestimated under the NHG limit based on the calculated mortgage
Interest rate used3.81%
Estimated buying costsCosts and tax
Transfer tax€0.00
NHG fee€1,171.53
Mortgage advice€2,100.00
Notary cost€1,500.00
Valuation cost€650.00
Estimated buying costs€5,421.53
Summary: Your maximum mortgage is €292,883.26. Your income-based limit is €292,883.26, and no property-value cap is limiting the result right now. NHG is currently estimated under the NHG limit based on the calculated mortgage. Estimated transfer tax is €0.00 and it depends on first-time-buyer, owner-occupied, and age-related tax rules. The estimated gross monthly payment is €1,366.38 and the net estimate is €1,052.09. Estimated buying costs are €5,421.53 and the required cash is €5,421.53.

With this mortgage, you pay about €1,366.38 per month.

What do you want to check next?

Use this result as the start of your housing decision, not the end of it.

In your estimate, you may also need about €5,421.53 in your own cash, so savings matter alongside the mortgage itself.

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Woonbase calculation report

Mortgage estimate for €292,883.26

A personalized Dutch borrowing-capacity report using the submitted income, property, interest-rate, NHG, and cost assumptions.

Generated
Fixed-rate period (years)
10 y

Key outputs

Max mortgage estimate€292,883.26
Monthly gross€1,366.38
Monthly net estimate€1,052.09
Extra cash needed€5,421.53

Result summary

Your maximum mortgage is €292,883.26. Your income-based limit is €292,883.26, and no property-value cap is limiting the result right now. NHG is currently estimated under the NHG limit based on the calculated mortgage. Estimated transfer tax is €0.00 and it depends on first-time-buyer, owner-occupied, and age-related tax rules. The estimated gross monthly payment is €1,366.38 and the net estimate is €1,052.09. Estimated buying costs are €5,421.53 and the required cash is €5,421.53.

Inputs

These household and property values were submitted for this mortgage scenario.

Your gross income (EUR)
€65,000.00
Buying with a partner?
No
Your age
30
Energy label
A
House price (EUR)
Not set
Market value / appraisal (EUR)
Not set
Your savings available (EUR)
€40,000.00
Other monthly debts (EUR)
€0.00

Assumptions

annuity mortgage, 30-year term, 10-year fixed period, interest 3.81%, without client discount, Stored benchmark rate table, NHG-style rate based on the calculated mortgage, rate date 2026-03-30

Loan period (years)
30 y
Fixed-rate period (years)
10 y
Interest rate (%)
3.81%
Rate source
NHG rate inferred from the calculated mortgage
Rate updated
2026-03-30
Apply client discount
No
Client discount (%)
0.00%
Tax relief assumption (%)
37.56%
First-time buyer
Yes
You will live in the home
Yes

Outputs

The maximum mortgage is the lower applicable limit after income, debt, energy-label, and property-value logic.

Income-based limit
€292,883.26
Energy-label bonus
€10,000.00
Property-value cap
No market-value cap entered
Chosen mortgage
€292,883.26
NHG status
estimated under the NHG limit based on the calculated mortgage
NHG fee
€1,171.53
Transfer tax
€0.00
Estimated buying costs
€5,421.53
Year-1 interest
€11,066.41
Estimated tax refund
€3,771.52
Imputed homeownership income
€1,025.09

Buying-cost assumptions

Mortgage advice
€2,100.00
Notary cost
€1,500.00
Valuation cost
€650.00

Notes

  • Important: this is a simulation, not binding advice or a lender decision. Actual mortgage capacity can differ after full underwriting.

With these details, you may be able to borrow around €292,883. This amount is a first estimate and not a final mortgage offer.

What else should you keep in mind?

The answer to how much you can borrow starts with the calculation below, but it does not end there.

Student debt or other loans

Existing monthly obligations usually reduce how much you can responsibly borrow.

Purchase price and appraised property value

Your maximum mortgage is not determined by income alone, but also by the value of the home.

NHG

NHG can affect the rate, conditions, and sometimes the overall feasibility of the financing.

Extra borrowing room for energy-saving measures

For energy improvements or an efficient home, additional room can exist in certain situations.

Bank conditions

The final underwriting decision always depends on the lender and your full financial file.

What do you want to check next?

Use this result to answer your next question straight away.

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Read more about NHG

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Scenario with €40,000 income

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Scenario with €60,000 income

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Rules and sources

This page links to the official sources behind the Dutch mortgage rules and the assumptions used on this site.

Dutch government: what determines the maximum mortgage?

Official explanation that the maximum mortgage mainly depends on income, property value, and other financial obligations.

Open source

Dutch government: extra mortgage room for energy-saving measures

Use this source for the official explanation that extra borrowing room can apply for energy-saving measures in some cases.

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NHG: 2026 rules and limits

NHG publishes the 2026 rules, cost limit, and conditions for mortgages with National Mortgage Guarantee.

Open source

Belastingdienst: annuity or linear repayment

Belastingdienst explains annuity and linear repayment and why this matters for mortgage-interest deduction on loans from 2013 onward.

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Nibud: basis for Dutch mortgage norms

Nibud describes how it advises the government on responsible mortgage lending and yearly mortgage norms.

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Important:this is a simulation, not binding advice or a lender decision. Actual mortgage capacity can differ after full underwriting.

How is the maximum mortgage calculated in the Netherlands (2026)?

Dutch lenders use a financing-burden percentage (woonlastenpercentage) set by Nibud each year. This percentage is applied to gross annual income to determine the maximum annual housing cost, which is then converted to a loan amount using current interest rates and a standard 30-year annuity term.

What is NHG and how does it affect my mortgage?

NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie) is a government-backed guarantee that allows lenders to offer a lower interest rate — typically 0.5–0.7% less. In 2026 the NHG limit is €470,000 (or up to €498,200 with energy-saving measures). NHG applies only if the purchase price stays within these limits.

Does the energy label affect how much I can borrow?

Yes. Dutch mortgage rules allow borrowing a higher amount for energy-efficient homes. The extra borrowing capacity depends on the energy label (A++++ to G) and is set by the government each year. An energy label A home may allow up to €20,000–€40,000 extra compared to label G.