Income Ratios

 

  • Ratios are “guidelines” that lenders use for qualification purposes.
  • As a general rule front ratios (monthly housing obligation) can be 35-38% and back ratios (also including other monthly debt obligations) can be 40-45%.
  • Examples of back ratios include student loans, car payments, credit cards,  etc…
  • Do not take out any other loans or debt until you speak to your loan professional.  It can cause you to not qualify for the house loan