A Colorado buyer earns $8,500/month gross income. Using a 43% maximum total DTI ratio, what is the maximum total monthly debt payment allowed (including PITI)?
Why $3,655 Is Correct
Answer D: $3,655
Exam Tip: Real Estate Math
Math questions are formula-based. Memorize the key formulas: commission splits, proration, cap rate (NOI ÷ Value), GRM (Price ÷ Gross Rent), and LTV (Loan ÷ Value). Practice converting between annual and monthly figures.
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Key Terms to Know
A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
Net Operating Income (NOI)The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
AmortizationThe gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled periodic payments that cover both principal and interest.
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