Debt-to-Income ratio (known as DTI) is the backbone to qualification for a home loan. Lenders look to this ratio to determine how much of a mortgage payment along with other debts is permissible to qualify you for a loan. Depending on the loan, a general rule is that lenders will approve a DTI up to 50%. Not all debts are included in DTI. For example, phone bills, internet, and utility bills are typically not included. Debts that are included are car payments, student loan payments, and credit card payments. Most of the scrutiny by underwriters is in the calculation of...
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DEBT-TO-INCOME RATIO: WHAT LENDERS LOOK FOR
Debt-to-Income ratio is a comparison of monthly debts to monthly income, this is a major factor lenders consider when underwriting a loan. Lenders like to see the ratio at or below 43%, but loans have been approved up to 50%. Example: Let’s say you are salaried and gross $4,000 per month; Lenders use your gross wages, not take home, for calculating the ratio. Assume your proposed house payment is $1,000, you pay $400 in student loans and another $300 per month for an auto loan. Also suppose you have a credit card balance of $3,000 that requires a minimum monthly...
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