Several factors come into play when determining mortgage eligibility. These include your credit score, income, employment history, debt-to-income ratio, and the amount of your down payment. Lenders also consider the property's appraisal value and condition.

A fixed-rate mortgage has a set interest rate that remains unchanged throughout the loan term. This means your monthly mortgage payments will also remain consistent. In contrast, an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) offers an initial fixed-rate period, after which the interest rate can fluctuate based on market conditions.