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Student loan debt can affect your ability to get a mortgage and buy a home by increasing your debt-to-income ratio and reducing the amount you can save for a down payment. This guide will help you avoid these issues.

Refinancing a home makes sense if you can lower your monthly payments or take out cash to use for other purposes. A mortgage refinance calculator will help you do the math to see if refinancing is the right move for you.

Use our mortgage calculator to determine your monthly payment and total loan cost.

A second home could save you money when you travel or provide income as a rental property. Here’s how to weigh whether it’s worth getting a mortgage for a second home—and which lenders are a good fit.

Bridge loans are commonly used to buy a new home while waiting for a home you own to close. Businesses may use bridge loans while waiting on other funding. They can be difficult to qualify for but could help you get into a new home faster.

The amount of money you have set aside for a down payment, the mortgage rates your credit score qualifies you for, and the desired length of your mortgage loan term will impact how much house you can afford.