The following are examples of important things to consider before purchasing a new home after a divorce:nYour income and assets. It is possible that you may qualify for a smaller loan amount that you did when you were still married, particularly if you are responsible for making alimony and child support payments. If your lender counts this as debt, it could impact your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, which is the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes towards your total monthly debt. Ultimately, it is an indicator of your ability to manage your finances and pay back your loan. If you are going to be receiving alimony and child support, those payments can be factored into your earnings, which may increase the loan amount that you are qualified to receive.