Insider Tips for Qualifying for A Home Loan with Student Loan Debt (2024)

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When you first took out your school loan, you did it to open more opportunities. Unfortunately, having a significant amount of school debt can challenge those opportunities. If you have a considerable amount of school debt and are left wondering how you can still qualify for a home loan, this article is for you!

The insights we’re about to share with you will help you get a better idea of how to manage your school loan as well as show how it’s possible to be a homeowner despite having student debt.

How Student Loans Affect Your Home Loan Approval

The first thing to clarify is that student loans themselves don’t prevent you from getting a home loan. However, the debt of student loans can affect your debt-to-income ratio, and a poor DTI can prevent mortgage approval.

So if your monthly student loan payments are high, but you have no other debt, and your income is fair, your chances of getting approved for a home loan are favorable. On the other hand, if your student loan payments are only part of several other monthly debts, then getting approval may more difficult.

Here are other factors, besides student loans, that also affect your mortgage approval:

Credit Score:

Your credit score not only determines whether you qualify for a loan, but it also determines the interest rate. The excellent news is government-backed FHA loans have more flexible qualifying terms, and you may be able to get this loan with a credit score as low as 500.

Downpayment:

If your downpayment is sizable –meaning 20% or more –then your student loan debt is less of a determining factor.

Income:

We’ve talked about one of the concepts of DTI –debt. But income is also a critical factor, and that may counteract some of your student debt. In other words, school loan debt from graduate school doesn’t weigh as heavily thanks to your ability to earn more income thanks to your graduate degree.

How To Qualify for a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt

Has your loan disqualified you from getting a loan? Not to worry! Qualifying for a mortgage is just a few payments away –that is, a few extra payments toward your student loan.

Minimizing spending in areas like entertainment or taking on a side hustle are ways that you can gather the extra funds to pay down the debt quickly. Plus, since there’s no penalty to paying off your loan early, the only thing you have to gain is better credit and a better DTI!

Don’t let student loans stop you from owning a home! Qualifying is closer than you realize. In fact, you may already be there! Call us to find out which mortgage loans your qualify for.

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Insider Tips for Qualifying for A Home Loan with Student Loan Debt (2024)

FAQs

Can I buy a house if I have student loan debt? ›

Can you get a mortgage with student loan debt? Yes, you can have student loans and a mortgage at the same time. Like with any type of loan, your ability to qualify for a home loan depends on your credit score and ability to repay. Simply having student loan debt doesn't necessarily hurt your credit score.

Does student loan debt affect mortgage approval? ›

Existing debt, including student loans, can also affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage because lenders also look at your credit score.

Can you add student loan debt to mortgage? ›

Homeowners have a few options to roll student loans into a mortgage, including a cash-out refinance to consolidate student and mortgage debt or Fannie Mae's Student Loan CashOut Refi program.

Can you get a mortgage with 100k in student loans? ›

It's not uncommon for a first-time home buyer to have anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 in student loan debt and still qualify for a mortgage, Park says. “We approve people with student loan debt all the time,” Argento adds.

Can I get a mortgage with a delinquent student loan? ›

Defaulting on student loans won't make it impossible to purchase a home, but you will need to deal with the default before you can get approved for a mortgage. “I suggest contacting your student loan lender, learning what your options are, and attempting to work something out,” suggests Capozzolo.

What credit score is needed to buy a house? ›

Credit score and mortgages

The minimum credit score needed for most mortgages is typically around 620. However, government-backed mortgages like Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans typically have lower credit requirements than conventional fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs).

What is a good debt-to-income ratio for buying a house? ›

Debt-to-income ratio requirements by loan type
Loan TypeFront-EndMaximum Back End (with exceptions)
Conventional loan28 percent45-50 percent for otherwise well-qualified borrowers
FHA loan31 percentUp to 57 percent
VA loanNo set limitsNo set limits
USDA loan29 percentUp to 44 percent
Jun 7, 2024

Do student loans affect credit approval? ›

Having a student loan will affect your credit score. Your student loan amount and payment history are a part of your credit report. Your credit reports—which impact your credit score—will contain information about your student loans, including: Amount that you owe on your loans.

Can I use student loans to pay my mortgage? ›

Nope, don't use student loans for these items

Vacations: Sure, spring break travel is fun, but it's not necessary for your education. Debt: Don't use your loan to pay off credit cards, a car note, or other debt. You also can't use it to pay for a down payment on a new house or condo.

Can you get a reverse mortgage with student loan debt? ›

If you have a mortgage balance, you must be able to pay it off when you close on the reverse mortgage. You can use your own funds or money from the reverse mortgage to pay off your existing mortgage balance. You cannot owe any federal debt, such as federal income taxes or federal student loans.

Can I get a conventional loan with defaulted student loans? ›

Yes, you can get a conventional loan with defaulted student loans. Although defaulted student loans can create challenges, they don't automatically disqualify you from getting a conventional loan. But understanding the nuances between different types of loans is critical.

How to pay off 250k in student loans? ›

8 strategies to pay off large student loans
  1. Consider refinancing. ...
  2. Apply for loan forgiveness. ...
  3. Stick to a budget. ...
  4. Make additional payments. ...
  5. Set up automatic payments. ...
  6. Use discounts to lower your interest rate. ...
  7. Take advantage of tax deductions. ...
  8. Ask your employer about repayment assistance.
Jun 5, 2023

Can you get approved for a house with student loans? ›

Can You Get A Mortgage And Buy A House With Student Loans? Yes, home buyers with student loans can qualify for a mortgage because you don't need to be 100% debt-free to buy a house. However, when a lender evaluates your application, they will look at your current debt, including your student loans.

Will student loans stop me from buying a house? ›

Having student loans doesn't affect whether or not you can get a mortgage. However, since student loans are a type of debt, they impact your overall financial situation – and that factors into your ability to buy a house.

Will a student loan affect a mortgage application? ›

It's important to note that student loans usually don't affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage any differently than other types of debt you have on your credit report, such as credit card debt and auto loans.

Do student loans affect your credit score? ›

Having a student loan will affect your credit score. Your student loan amount and payment history are a part of your credit report. Your credit reports—which impact your credit score—will contain information about your student loans, including: Amount that you owe on your loans.

Does rent count towards the debt-to-income ratio? ›

* Monthly rent payment is usually not included in DTI when applying for a home loan since it is assumed current rent will be replaced by future mortgage.

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