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  • Houston, TX
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Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio during COVID

Dan L.
  • Houston, TX
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Hello everyone!

I've had a quick thought this morning about how debt-to-income ratio is currently being calculated.

I am aware of the normal calculation but with all the student loan and mortgage forbearance we are currently experiencing, is that being taken into account during loan approvals?

Example: First time homebuyers have student debt with a $500/month payment. They also have 2 car loans for a total of $500/month. Their monthly income (take-home) is $4,000/month.

The standard formula would give you 25% DTI but with the forbearance putting student loans payments on hold till September 30th, is their DTI now 12.5%?

Thanks everyone!

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