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Student Loans May Affect Mortgage Eligibility
U.S. News & World Report, Feb. 3, 2016–Mayotte, Betsy
It’s pretty clear that your student loan payments are going to affect how much and how quickly you’re able to save a down payment for your first home, as well as the affordability of your mortgage payments. But they can also affect your eligibility for the mortgage in the first place.