Some people looking to buy a second home for either their own leisure or to possibly resell in the future will look into mortgaging that home as well. Many wonder if this is even possible, can you pull out a new mortgage for another home? The answer is yes, you can. However, there are a few things to understand.

Second Homes and Mortgages

When getting any loan, including a mortgage, the lender will calculate your credit score and will also look at your debt. If you already have a mortgage on one home, keep in mind that every dollar owed on that mortgage counts towards you being in debt. This debt ratio weighs heavily in the lender