Definition
Monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income.
Why it’s relevant today
Lenders use DTI to judge affordability amid changing household costs.
Why it matters
It helps reveal whether new debt is manageable.
Monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income.
Lenders use DTI to judge affordability amid changing household costs.
It helps reveal whether new debt is manageable.
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