How much you need to earn to afford to buy a home in 15 major US cities
February 14, 2020 at 10:31 AM EST
When you're in the market for a home, lenders expect borrowers to have a decent credit score — 90% of home buyers had a score of at least 650 in the first quarter of 2019 — and an income high enough that they are confident you'll be able to make your mortgage payments each month.