Mortgage Qualifying: Your Income, Job, and Debts Workshop
How lenders determine what you qualify for—and how to prepare
One of the most common questions I hear from home buyers is:
“How do lenders decide how much I qualify for?”
In this workshop replay from my Home Buying Workshop Series, we break down the basics of mortgage qualifying—specifically how lenders review your income, employment, and monthly debts to determine what payment, loan amount, and home price may be realistic for you.
Understanding these basics early can help you avoid surprises, make better decisions, and feel more confident when you’re ready to buy.
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It used to be that people would say that you can qualify to buy a home three times your annual salary…this is actually not really the case. When qualifying to buy a home (i.e. get a mortgage) lenders consider your income, monthly debts and the amount of funds you have for down payment and closing cost. 
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