I have heard about different “ratios” when qualifying for a mortgage. What are front and back ratios?
Part of the mortgage application process will be the determination of how much house you can afford based on your income. The two ratios that will be computed are the front ratio and the back ratio. • Front Ratio: The total mortgage payment including principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI) as well as any condominium or homeowner association fees divided by your total GROSS income. Traditionally this ratio must be below 28% Example: With a gross income of $3700 per month, a total mortgage payment (PITI) of $973, the front ratio would be 26%. • Back Ratio: The total mortgage payment PLUS any car payments, credit card and any other loan payments divided by your total GROSS income. Traditionally must be below 36%. Example: With a gross income of $3700 per month, a total mortgage payment of $973, a car payment of $212, 1 credit card payment of $59 and 1 credit card payment of $43 for a total of $1287 with a back ratio of 35%.
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