A high debt-to-income ratio is a common reason lenders deny applications. The good news is that you can lower your DTI.

Lenders typically prefer a front-end DTI of 28% or less and a back-end DTI of 36% or less Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Daria Uhlig is a contributor to Buy Side and expert on mortgages ...

To calculate your debt-to-income ratio, add up your monthly debt payments and divide this figure by your gross monthly income. While every lender and product will have different ranges, a DTI of 50 ...

Have you ever experienced having unpaid bills, mounting debt, or lost savings? Ever wondered why some people seem to have their financial lives together while others do not? There are many reasons, ...