Homebuyer Workshop: Qualifying for a Mortgage – Your Job, Money and Debts


Wondering how lenders decide how much home you can afford?
Join me for the next session in my First-Time Homebuyer Workshop series where we’ll break down:

  • How your income and job history factor into qualifying
  • How your income and job history factor into qualifying
  • What debts matter most (and which ones don’t)
  • Strategies to improve your debt-to-income ratio
  • Real examples of how different loan programs view qualifying

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Lunch & Learn)
Where: Free Zoom Webinar — cameras off, learning on!

RSVP at www.mortgageporter.com/education

Attendees get access to an online dashboard with recordings of all past workshops, including sessions on credit and down payment strategies.

Let’s make sure you’re fully prepared to qualify with confidence!

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The class is sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Students who attend are eligible for programs like Home Advantage or House Key Opportunity (the Washington state bond program) or Freddie Mac Home Possible. Students are also eligible for various down payment assistance programs 

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