[Squiz]

little to no deposit and lowish income?

[Miss V]

The lender will let you know how much, the maximum, that they will be willing to lend you, based on your income and credit.

[Rich T]

Which country are you in?  Uk or USA? and what do you call a "lowish" income?

[Chris]

Your not getting a decent anything without great credit (700+) and putting at least 10% down. Maybe renting until you're ready and can afford a house would be wise.

[michelle170]

Why don't you try to look for the first time home buyer programs along with grant programs with low or no down payment scheme? There are many of them who can help you for being a first time buyer to a mortgage industry. Just make sure to do background check and verify the lender before engaging in the mortgage.

[bryansmit50]

The lending company will let you know how much, the highest possible, that they will be willing to offer you, according to your earnings and credit worthiness.

[bryansmit35]

There are many of them who can help you for being a new customer to a home loan market. Just create sure to do criminal history examine and confirm the lending company before interesting in the home loan.