Yes. To base approval on age is discriminatory under federal law in the United States. If you are applying for a mortgage at 65, chances are that you are both still working and have retirement vehicles which are allowed to be considered in your debt-to-income ratio. This can give 65-year-olds some leverage when applying for a mortgage. Make sure you have documentable and stable income and assets to satisfy the credit requirements for the loan program you are applying for. Learn more about financing a home in retirement.