PhD Home Loans

This page contains links to all Sam and Emily’s past and future collaborations to help graduate students and PhDs become homeowners!

Prior Podcast Interviews with Sam

PhD Home Buying Updates for 2022 (Published 8/29/2022)

Turn Your Largest Liability into Your Largest Asset with House Hacking (Published 1/25/2021)

How to Qualify for a Mortgage as a Graduate Student or PhD, Even with Non-W-2 Fellowship Income (Published 4/27/2020)

Purchasing a Home as a Graduate Student with Fellowship Income (Published 3/11/2019)

Prior Video Clips with Sam

Is It Easier to Buy a Home on an F-1 or H-1B Visa? (Recorded 10/9/2024)

Why Was I Not Pre-Approved for a Mortgage with My Fellowship Stipend? (Recorded 8/24/2023)

How Much Should I Save for a Down Payment and Closing Costs? (Recorded 8/24/2023)

Is There a Difference in Applying for a Mortgage in the First Year of a PhD Program vs. Later? (Recorded 6/21/2023)

Is There Different Mortgage Paperwork When Your Stipend Is Reported on a Form 1098-T or Form 1099? (Recorded 6/21/2023)

How Should I Prepare for My First Conversation with Sam? (Recorded 6/21/2023)

Does It Make Financial Sense to Own a Home Only During Graduate School or a Postdoc? (Recorded 5/25/2023)

Can an NSF GRFP Recipient Qualify for a Mortgage? (Published 4/24/2023)

How Can an International PhD Student or Postdoc to Qualify for a Mortgage? (Recorded 1/9/2023)

Should I Buy a Home Before Starting Grad School? (Recorded 3/9/2022)

Should I Rent or Buy a Home During Grad School? (Recorded 3/9/2022)

Can I Qualify for a Mortgage with Once-per-Term Fellowship Income? (Recorded 6/27/2021)

Can I Qualify for a Mortgage with a Short-Term Fellowship? (Recorded 5/6/2021)

Can I Qualify for a Mortgage on an F-1 Visa? (Recorded 5/6/2021)