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PITI Reserves

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Updated 10-31-2026

PITI Reserves

A cash amount that a borrower has available after making a down payment and paying closing costs for the purchase of a home. The princi-pal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI) reserves must equal the amount that the borrower would have to pay for PITI for a predefined number of months.

FTC Real Estate Terms

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