Debt-to-Income Ratio
Your debt to income ratio is a formula lenders use to determine how much money can be used for your monthly mortgage payment after you meet your various other monthly debt payments.
About your qualifying ratio
For the most part, conventional loans require a qualifying ratio of 28/36. An FHA loan will usually allow for a higher debt load, reflected in a higher (29/41) ratio.
The first number is how much (by percent) of your gross monthly income that can be spent on housing. This ratio is figured on your total payment, including hazard insurance, HOA dues, PMI - everything that constitutes the full payment.
The second number is the maximum percentage of your gross monthly income that should be applied to housing expenses and recurring debt together. Recurring debt includes things like car loans, child support and monthly credit card payments.
Some example data:
28/36 (Conventional)
- Gross monthly income of $2,700 x .28 = $756 can be applied to housing
- Gross monthly income of $2,700 x .36 = $972 can be applied to recurring debt plus housing expenses
With a 29/41 (FHA) qualifying ratio
- Gross monthly income of $2,700 x .29 = $783 can be applied to housing
- Gross monthly income of $2,700 x .41 = $1,107 can be applied to recurring debt plus housing expenses
If you'd like to calculate pre-qualification numbers with your own financial data, feel free to use our superb Mortgage Loan Pre-Qualifying Calculator.
Guidelines Only
Don't forget these are just guidelines. We'd be thrilled to pre-qualify you to determine how large a mortgage loan you can afford.
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