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Mortgage Affordability Calculator Kenya

Estimate your maximum affordable home purchase price and loan borrowing capacity from your monthly income, existing debts, and down payment.

Key affordability criteria

Lenders assess your debt service ratio (DSR), employment stability, credit bureau (CRB) score, and property valuation before determining your loan amount.

Closing costs to budget for

Remember to set aside 6% to 8% of the property value for stamp duty, legal fees, valuation fees, and mortgage registration charges.

Quick Answers

Mortgage Affordability FAQs

What is the maximum debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage in Kenya?

Most commercial banks and mortgage lenders in Kenya cap your total monthly debt repayments (including the new mortgage) at 33% to 40% of your gross verifiable monthly income.

What are KMRC subsidized mortgage rates?

The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) provides concessional funding allowing participating banks and SACCOs to offer single-digit fixed rate mortgages (typically 9.5% to 10.5%) for eligible affordable housing purchases.

Updated

August 2026

Calculators are for planning and estimation only. Verify final tax, payroll, loan, investment or property figures with the relevant institution or adviser.