FinanceIntermediateArizona Exam

The debt-to-income (DTI) ratio used by lenders in Arizona measures:

AThe ratio of the borrower's assets to their total debt
BThe percentage of monthly gross income that goes toward monthly debt paymentsCorrect
CThe ratio of the loan amount to the property's appraised value
DThe borrower's credit card balances divided by their credit limits

Why The percentage of monthly gross income that goes toward monthly debt payments Is Correct

Answer B: The percentage of monthly gross income that goes toward monthly debt payments

DTI is the percentage of a borrower's gross monthly income used to pay monthly debt obligations (including the proposed mortgage payment). Most conventional lenders prefer a DTI at or below 43-45%.

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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