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Debt-To-Income (Dti) Ratio

Last updated 2026-08-01

Fannie Mae

Updated 2026-08-01

A ratio derived by dividing the borrower’s total monthly obligations (including housing expense) by their stable monthly income. This calculation is used to determine the mortgage amount for which a borrower qualifies. This term is used interchangeably with “total debt-to-income ratio”.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · pp. 10–13

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