09/18/2026
🚫 MYTH: You cannot qualify to buy a home if you carry existing student loans or personal debt.
✅ TRUTH: Lenders evaluate your overall Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio, not just the presence of debt.
If your total monthly recurring debt payments (including your future mortgage) remain within standard qualification limits—typically under 43% to 50% of gross monthly income—you can still successfully purchase a home!