Thursday, June 18, 2009

Figure your DTI Ratio

Why and how to figure your DTI ratio

Formula for DTI

Example of DTI ration at 33/38 with gross income of 50,000.00 year.
Yearly gross income 50,000 divided by 12 = 4166.00 per month income
4166.00 x .33 = $1374.78 allowed for mortgage expenses
4166.00 x .38 = $1583.08 allowed for recurring debt

What does this mean, you would qualify for a mortgage payment with taxes and insurance of $1374.78 a month.

Now you know how to figure your DTI ratio but do you know why you should know this. You'll need to know this for a mortgage loan or to see if you qualify for a loan modification. The many new programs put in place may make it possible for you to get a modification on your home loan.

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