04/07/2023
Debt to Income Ratio is the consumer's monthly gross income that goes towards paying all debts (including ).
You can use this formula to calculate your DTI:
DTI = Total mortgage payment + All other debts / Monthly gross income
You should consider your car loan, student loan or minimum credit card payment when you calculate your debt.
The optimal DTI considered when looking for a is 45%.
Depending on your unique scenario your DTI can go as high as 50%.
Remember that you can always improve your DTI with these methods:
- lower your monthly payment on a debt,
- lower your on some of your debts,
- look into a loan forgiveness,
- control your non-essential spending,
- find another stream of side .
Contact me for a free consultation and find out what's your DTI and how much you can qualify for a mortgage.
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