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What Can You Afford To Pay?

Your annual income                                         Maximum monthly loan
                                                                                   payments you can
                                                                                       afford to make

$15,000.................................................................................$100-$125
$20,000.................................................................................$133-$167
$25,000.................................................................................$167-$208
$30,000.................................................................................$200-$250
$35,000.................................................................................$233-$292
$40,000.................................................................................$267-$333
$45,000.................................................................................$300-$375
$50,000.................................................................................$333-$417
$75,000.................................................................................$500-$625
$100,000...............................................................................$667-$833

 

Don't Blow Your Budget

Establish a household budget and stick to it.  Planning your budget makes repayment easier.  Be realistic about your projected income and expenses.  Be sure to allow for the unexpected.  Use our Budget Calculator tool to get started.

 

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