Debt-To-Income Ratio at Mortgage Glossary

What is it? A borrowers monthly long term debt payments divided by the borrowers gross monthly income and expressed as a percentage. This ratio is used by lenders to determine if a loan applicant is qualified for the amount of the loan.

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