mortgage ready education Lisa Burkhardt
Underwriting
Supervisor Lending & Collections
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What You’ll Learn Here

HOW DTI CONTROLS YOUR APPROVAL

Your debt-to-income ratio matters more than your score. It tells lenders whether you can actually afford the payment. Most people don’t know this number before they apply.

HOW YOUR SCORE CONTROLS WHAT YOU PAY

Your credit score isn’t just a qualifier it’s a pricing tool. A 650 vs 740 on a $300K mortgage can cost you $50,000+ over the life of the loan. Same house. Very different payment

WHY JOB STABILITY MATTERS AS MUCH AS YOUR SCORE

Lenders look at your employment history, not just your paycheck. Two years in the same field, consistent income, no gaps that’s what builds a file they say yes to.

Ready to Know If You’re Mortgage Ready?