Can I get housing benefit if I have a mortgage?

My friend has asked me if someone on on HB can get a mortgage, shes finding it hard to find a place to live and thinks getting a mortgage will help, so i was wondering if any of you knew if she could?

My wages just about cover my mortgage costs per month.

or is it just rent

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