The Real Story on Debt-To-Income (DTI) Ratios as Told by a Mortgage Loan Officer
What's the real max DTI for a mortgage? Not what you think. A loan officer breaks it down.
June 2, 2025 12 min read
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What's the real max DTI for a mortgage? Not what you think. A loan officer breaks it down.
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