EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 22 MIN
Can You Buy a Home with Student Loans?
from Home Goals Podcast · host Derrick Thornton, REALTOR®
Think student loans automatically disqualify you from buying a home? Think again. In this episode, we break down how lenders view student debt, what it means for your debt-to-income ratio, and why homeownership might still be within reach—even with those monthly payments hanging over your head. We’ll talk real numbers, smart strategies, and the most common mistakes buyers make when student loans are part of the equation.
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Think student loans automatically disqualify you from buying a home? Think again. In this episode, we break down how lenders view student debt, what it means for your debt-to-income ratio, and why homeownership might still be within reach—even with those monthly payments hanging over your head. We’ll talk real numbers, smart strategies, and the most common mistakes buyers make when student loans are part of the equation.
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