There are a lot of roadblocks when it comes to applying for a mortgage.

For example, if your income isnt high enough, your debt-to-income ratio could keep lenders from approving you.

The press release does suggest the change is aimed at multi-income households, which makes sense.

Should You Buy a Home or Just Keep Renting?

However, theres the elephant in the room:buying a home you cant necessarily afford.

Just because youcanget a loan doesnt mean its a smart financial move.

Everyones situation is different, but post housing crisis, this is an issue were all too familiar with.

Fannie Mae plans to address it with a mandatory home-buying course called FrameWork.

An even better idea?

Do your own research about home buying and double-check youbuy a home you might actually afford.

you might read more about the new rules at the link below.

Fannie Mae Announces Improved Affordable Lending Product| Fannie Mae viaMoney Talks News

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