Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio is one of the many new mortgage related terms many First-Time Home Buyers in California will get used to hearing. DTI is a component of the mortgage approval process that measures a borrower's Gross Monthly Income compared to their credit payments and other monthly liabilities. Debt-to-Income Ratios are designed to give guidance on acceptable levels of debt allowed by particular lenders or programs. There are actually two different Debt-to-Income Ratios that underwriters will review in order to determine if a borrower's monthly income is sufficient to cover the responsibility of…
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