Finance
A Maine homebuyer's debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is 42%. Most conventional lenders prefer a maximum DTI of:
A28%
B36%
C43%✓ Correct
D50%
Explanation
The maximum DTI ratio for most conventional loans is 43% (some programs allow up to 50%). The buyer's 42% DTI is within conventional lending guidelines.
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