The Mortgage Readiness Tool

A simple way to see where you stand today and how to build the future you want.

Nest & Key Homebuyer Readiness Tool

Timeline & intent

Your timing matters. This helps us understand whether you’re preparing, planning, or ready to move soon.

Credit snapshot

This doesn’t pull your credit. Just choose the range that feels closest to where you are today.

Income snapshot

Add each income source that shows up regularly. Use your ‘gross’ income. This is the amount before taxes and deductions. We’ll total everything so you can see your monthly income clearly.

Include salary, hourly pay, self-employed income, commissions, bonuses, and any other steady income.
Total monthly income: $0

Monthly obligations

List the minimum payment for the monthly debts you’re currently paying. We’ll use this to show a simple, educational DTI-style view.

Think auto loans, credit cards, student loans, or other regular payments. Minimum payments are enough.
Type of payment
Monthly amount
Total monthly payments: $0
Estimated simple DTI:

Savings & assets

Capture the funds that could help you move into a home—today or over the next season.

Include savings, checking, 401(k), IRA, brokerage, expected gift funds, or other resources you might tap.
Type of asset
Amount available
Estimated total available funds: $0

Budget & comfort zone

This is about a payment that lets you breathe—enjoying your life while still feeling on track.

Choose a number that balances freedom and responsibility for you.
Imagine focusing on this home goal. What amount feels realistic?

Contact details

We’ll use this to share your readiness snapshot and next steps.

We’ll send your snapshot and a copy of your results here.
We’ll share your readiness score and a calm, step-by-step plan. No credit pull and no obligation—just clarity.

Your readiness snapshot

This is a high-level view of where you stand today—so you can see your next step with confidence.

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Your next step

      These are invitations, not obligations. Choose the step that feels right for where you are today.

      Pillar-by-pillar snapshot

      Credit: Strong

      Income: Strong

      Assets: Strong

      This snapshot is meant to empower your next move — not judge your current one.

      This Homebuyer Readiness Tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a mortgage application or a commitment to lend. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and are not a credit decision or loan approval. Actual qualification depends on a full review of your credit, income, assets, and property details. Nest & Key Mortgage, LLC – NMLS #2713979. Equal Housing Opportunity.

      Want a personalized review of your readiness?

      We’ll help you understand exactly where you stand — no pressure, no hard credit pull.