FinanceIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is the 'back-end ratio' (total debt ratio) in Delaware mortgage qualification?

AThe ratio of back taxes owed to monthly income
BTotal monthly debt obligations (housing + all other debts) divided by gross monthly incomeCorrect
CThe ratio of the remaining loan balance to the original loan amount
DThe portion of each payment that goes to principal repayment

Why Total monthly debt obligations (housing + all other debts) divided by gross monthly income Is Correct

Answer B: Total monthly debt obligations (housing + all other debts) divided by gross monthly income

The back-end (total debt) ratio = (Monthly Housing Costs + All Other Monthly Debts) ÷ Gross Monthly Income. Most conventional lenders prefer a back-end ratio of 43% or less.

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