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The Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Explained

What is a good DTI ratio for a mortgage? Learn how to calculate front-end and back-end DTI, check common loan requirements, and 4 steps to improve your ratio.

January 2, 2026

The Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Explained
The Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Explained

What is a good DTI ratio for a mortgage? Learn how to calculate front-end and back-end DTI, check common loan requirements, and 4 steps to improve your ratio.

January 2, 2026

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