My House, My Life — With A Monthly Income Of R$ 1,964, Is It Possible To Finance A House Worth R$ 165,000?

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 24/05/2025 at 14:40

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With Minha Casa Minha Vida, many low-income families have returned to dreaming of homeownership. The promise of lower interest rates, eased entry, and generous subsidies has rekindled interest in the program.

The program Minha Casa Minha Vida can be advantageous for those looking to leave rental properties. With a property valued at R$ 165 thousand, a customer simulation shows that it is possible to eliminate the entry cost and ensure a monthly payment lower than what they were already paying in rent.

FGTS and Dependents Reduced the Entry to Zero

The condition that allowed this achievement is linked to two main factors: the length of contribution to FGTS and family composition.

The client has more than three years of work under the FGTS regime.

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Subsidy of R$ 37 Thousand Facilitated the Purchase

With a monthly income of R$ 1,964, the simulation showed that the buyer fell within a bracket that guarantees greater benefits within the program.

The value of the subsidy was R$ 37 thousand, an amount that, when added to the financing, allowed for the total settlement of the property valued at R$ 165 thousand.

The subsidy is a type of financial assistance from the government that does not need to be repaid. It is calculated based on income and other social criteria.

In the cited case, this amount represented more than 22% of the total price of the property, which had a significant impact on reducing the necessary financing.

Payment of R$ 588 Was Below the Rent

Another highlight of this simulation was the value of the installment. With the financing approved, the client began paying R$ 588 per month, an amount lower than what they had been spending on rent.

This shows how the program can represent real savings in daily life.

Instead of paying monthly rental fees without return, the amount is now invested in acquiring a home. For many families, this change represents greater stability and planning.

Example Shows Viability of Leaving Rental Properties

The case clearly shows that, even with an income of approximately R$ 2 thousand, it is possible to access Minha Casa Minha Vida and achieve homeownership.

Conditions such as length of FGTS, dependents, and property value are important variables for the final calculation.

This type of simulation reinforces the importance of seeking guidance and evaluating possibilities within the program. Each profile can have a different outcome, but opportunities exist — including zero entry and affordable installments.

My House, My Life — With A Monthly Income Of R$ 1,964, Is It Possible To Finance A House Worth R$ 165,000?

With Minha Casa Minha Vida, many low-income families have returned to dreaming of homeownership. The promise of lower interest rates, eased entry, and generous subsidies has rekindled interest in the program.

FGTS and Dependents Reduced the Entry to Zero

Subsidy of R$ 37 Thousand Facilitated the Purchase

Payment of R$ 588 Was Below the Rent

Example Shows Viability of Leaving Rental Properties

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My House, My Life — With A Monthly Income Of R$ 1,964, Is It Possible To Finance A House Worth R$ 165,000?

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FGTS and Dependents Reduced the Entry to Zero

Subsidy of R$ 37 Thousand Facilitated the Purchase

Payment of R$ 588 Was Below the Rent

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