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Joe Edwards-Hoff
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Confirm- FHA is highest allowed DTI @ 50%?

Joe Edwards-Hoff
  • Homeowner
  • Grandview, WA
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I just wanted to see if anyone can confirm this as being the most up-to-date information. FHA would allow a 50% DTI, and that is the highest option as far as DTI goes? I'm really borderline with a purchase I was looking into. I could probably qualify for better in a few months, but we'll see...

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Ophelia Nicholson
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Ophelia Nicholson
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Hi Joe,
The highest DTI option really depends on your credit score. The better your credit score the better your chance of getting away with a higher DTI- I think I may have seen a 50 DTI or 51% DTI scores were probably 680 and above. More often than not I see a max of 41% to 45% and that typically goes along with a 620 to 640 credit score.
The other thing is are there compensating factors like do you have alot of reserves after closing? Have you been at your job for a long time? Are you currently paying rent that is close to what your mortgage would be- These compensating factors can sometimes help an UW approve a loan with high DTI.

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