Paying off debt at closing can help you qualify for a loan even if your current DTI is too high. Learn how it works and why it may be required here.

An attorney opinion letter can save a homebuyer $1,000 in closing costs according to Fannie Mae. But what are the risks?

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We ran the numbers and found that a car payment can reduce homebuying power significantly. How much can you afford if you ...

USDA loan pre-approval provides an accurate idea of the loan size you may qualify for and gives you a competitive advantage ...

Exact amounts will vary, but most borrowers will need to earn between $75k and $95k to qualify for a mortgage on a $300k home. Lenders take various factors into account when determining the income you ...

Government-backed FHA loans make home ownership more accessible to first-time and repeat homebuyers needing a low down payment.

Having student loans won’t prevent you from qualifying for a USDA mortgage, but they will count toward your debt-to-income ...

Single homebuyers have an uphill battle as home affordability deteriorates. But single-income buyers can still afford to buy if they plan ahead and get creative. More than two-thirds of people who buy ...

Danny Hughes, 24, has owned a 1950s-era brick home on the outskirts of Pittsburgh for one year. He lives there with his new wife, Katelyn, who graduated from high school in 2021.