Retirement vs. Student Loans vs. Mortgage: Which Comes First?
Eliminating student debt, saving for retirement, and buying a house are all important financial goals that can be hard to balance.
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Buying a home with student loans isn’t easy, but it’s doable. In this section, we break down how student debt impacts homeownership and what you can do about it—from choosing the right repayment plan to deciding whether to pay off loans or save for a down payment.
Student Loans, PMI and Mortgage Down Payments
Student loans are a major challenge to saving for a down payment on a home. A smaller down payment often means living with a Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Buy a House then Refinance or Refinance Student Loans First?
Student loan refinancing can make getting a mortgage much easier — or much harder. Getting the order right is essential.
IBR, PSLF, and Mortgages… Oh My! How to buy a house and chase forgiveness.
Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and buying a house are two goals that both require careful planning for student loan borrowers.
Should I pay extra on my student loans or my mortgage?
Key differences in tax advantages, forgiveness programs, and refinancing make the debt elimination decision more complicated.
Is it a good idea to pay off student loans with a HELOC?
Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to pay off student loans has a couple big advantages, but it comes with major risks.
