06/17/2026
Mortgage Term of the Day:
Your Debt Ratio (also called Debt-to-Income Ratio or DTI) is a key number lenders use to decide if you can afford a mortgage.
π‘ It compares how much you owe each month πΈ to how much you earn π§Ύ.
π Lower DTI = better chance of getting approved!
Most lenders like to see a DTI of 43% or less.