FinanceIntermediateAlaska Exam

A borrower's debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is 45%. Most conventional loan guidelines prefer a DTI of no more than:

A28%
B36%
C43%Correct
D50%

Why 43% Is Correct

Answer C: 43%

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Qualified Mortgage (QM) standard and most conventional lenders prefer a total (back-end) DTI of no more than 43%, though some loans allow up to 45–50% with compensating factors.

Exam Tip: Finance

Finance questions often involve calculations. Master the T-bar method, understand the difference between conventional and government-backed loans, and know key ratios like LTV and DTI.

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