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Student Loans and Home Loans
Thursday, Apr 12, 2007
Question: I am in the process of consolidating my student loans (aprox. $45K) and would like to purchase my 1st home soon. Will having student loans be a deterrent to obtaining a mortgage loan? How do lenders view student loans?
Answer: Your total debt level, and your debt to income ratios will definitely impact your ability to obtain a loan. However, they are not the only factors.Credit rating is a major factor in making a loan decision, and if you are able to prove that you can repay those debts, it could benefit you.
Additionally, accumulated equity or have a sizable down payment, that could provide cushion
in an LTV (loan-to-value) calculation, could help to get you approved. Also, your income will be a major (possibly the most important factor) as it will determine your DTI (debt-to-income ratio). Most of all, it cannot
hurt to apply and see what lenders think of your own situation.
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