Determine the maximum 30-year fixed-rate mortgage amount for which a couple could qualify if the rate is 4.54 percent. Assume they have other debt payments totaling $346 per month and a combined annual income of $45,000. Monthly escrow payments for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance are estimated to be $218. (Assume a 36 percent maximum of annual income for total debt and escrow payments.)

The maximum 30-year fixed-rate mortgage amount for which a couple could qualify if the rate is 4.54% is $______