What is debt-to-income ratio (DTI)?
Debt-to-income ratio compares a borrower’s monthly debt payments to their gross monthly income. Freddie Mac uses DTI to assess whether borrowers can comfortably manage mortgage payments along with existing obligations. Lower DTI generally indicates stronger financial stability.
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