Good for you! It is always a great goal to get into your own home. I would sit down with a local mortgage advisor/counselor (not mortgage broker) that can evaluate your situation in terms of what you can afford and what you can qualify for and then present you with the various options that you might have. They can also help you prepare for the financing process by helping you with your credit, financial statements, etc. We can refer you to a mortgage advisor/counselor if you do not know of one. What area are you in?
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