Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: The Simple, Friendly Guide For Homebuyers

Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: The Simple, Friendly Guide For Homebuyers

Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: The Simple, Friendly Guide For HomebuyersBrett Turner
Published on: 01/12/2026

Understand debt-to-income (DTI) like a pro. Learn front-end vs back-end DTI, how to calculate it with examples, ideal ratios by loan type, what counts, and simple strategies to improve your DTI.

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