First-Time Home Buyer — Free Tool

First-Time Buyer? Know Your Numbers Before You Apply.

Most first-time buyers walk in blind. Run your real DTI, estimated payment, down payment, and closing costs right now — before anyone sees your application. Free. No email required.

💵 Your Income
🏠 The Home
🏠 Housing Costs
💳 Monthly Debts
Your Results
Principal & Interest
Total PITI Payment
Loan Amount
Down Payment %
Front-End DTI0%
Ideal: under 28%
Back-End DTI0%
Max: 43-50% depending on loan type
💡 Enter your numbers above
Fill in your income and home details to see your full readiness picture.
Personalized action plan • Which guides you need • Book Dr. Rob
Estimated Closing Costs
Lender Fees
Title & Settlement
Prepaids
Transfer Taxes & Recording
Estimated Total Closing
Educational purposes only. Not a loan application or commitment to lend. Results are estimates. • Dr. Robert McNeill • NMLS #844916 • Matador Lending LLC
📈 Your Qualifying Income
Min Down: 3% Min Credit: 620+ Rate Premium: None
⚠️ Schedule C — What Lenders Actually Use
Enter your net profit from Line 31 of your Schedule C for each year. Lenders average 2 years. Add back non-cash deductions below to see your true qualifying income.
Your Qualifying Monthly Income
$0
Enter your figures above
🏠 The Home
💳 Monthly Debts
📄 Loan Program
Conventional
2 years tax returns. Best rates. 620+ credit.
QM
FHA
2 years returns. DTI up to 50%. 580+ credit.
QM
VA Loan
$0 down. No PMI. Veterans & active duty only.
QM — Veteran
Bank Statement
No tax returns. 12-24 mo. deposits. 640+ credit.
Non-QM
P&L Only
CPA profit & loss. No returns needed.
Non-QM
DSCR
Investment property. Rental income qualifies.
Non-QM
Asset Depletion
Qualify on liquid assets. No income needed.
Non-QM
Your Results
Qualifying Monthly Income
Principal & Interest
Total PITI Payment
Loan Amount
Front-End DTI0%
Ideal: under 28%
Back-End DTI0%
Max varies by loan type
💡 Enter your figures above
Add your income and home details to see your complete picture.
Personalized action plan • Which guides you need • Book Dr. Rob
Estimated Closing Costs
Lender Fees
Title & Settlement
Prepaids
Transfer Taxes & Recording
Estimated Total Closing
Educational purposes only. Non-QM programs have unique risks — consult a licensed professional. • Dr. Robert McNeill • NMLS #844916 • Matador Lending LLC

Go deeper with a step-by-step guide

Written in plain English by someone who has been in that office with you. Instant PDF download after purchase.

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First-Time Home Buyer Complete Prep Kit
Everything before you apply
DTI explained and how to fix it
FHA vs. Conventional — the real comparison
Down payment seasoning rules
The 12 questions to ask your lender
Closing costs broken down
📈
Self-Employed Home Buyer Survival Guide
For business owners & entrepreneurs
How underwriters calculate SE income
Which write-offs hurt your qualifying income
All 6 loan programs explained simply
Non-QM loan real cost comparison
Pre-purchase tax planning strategy
Credit Repair & Seasoning Roadmap
Your 6-12 month plan to get ready
Month-by-month action plan
How to dispute errors and win
Debt paydown priority strategy
Seasoning rules for all money sources
Bankruptcy & foreclosure waiting periods

Ready to go from renter to owner?

You ran your numbers. Now let a PhD loan officer who grew up in this community tell you exactly what to do next — no pressure, no judgment, just clarity.

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Dr. Robert McNeill • NMLS #844916 • Matador Lending LLC • Houston, TX • Equal Housing Opportunity