But what is your “price range,” really? Do you know what that corner dream house with the covered patio and finished basement will cost you each month? The truth is, the sticker price in the homebuyers guide is just a part of the total housing cost and doesn’t take into account all the other costs and criteria that a lender will be considering when you apply for a mortgage loan.
There are distinct questions a lender has to answer before they can determine what a mortgage payment is going to look like. We’ll discuss these elements over the next couple installments, but for now… we will start at the beginning.
Homes are in short supply, which has made the local market very competitive. As such, it’s imperative that homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, do everything they can to improve their ability to get a loan. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is your credit score.
