Question

In ascertaining whether a borrower has the ability to pay off his loan over time, a mortgage bank may rely on calculating a total debt ratio as part of its underwriting process. Utilizing the following information, calculate the total debt ratio. Monthly principal and interest on mortgage loan: $635, Monthly Tax and insurance payments into escrow: $125, Monthly Car lease payment (lease term is 3 years): $350, Gross monthly income: $2,500
A. 25.4%
B. 30.4%
C. 44.4%
D. 53.2%

Answer 1

Answer:

Total debt ratio will be 44 %

So option (c) will be the correct option

Explanation:

We have given monthly principal and interest on mortgage loan = $635

Monthly Tax and insurance payments = $125

Car lease payment = $350

Now total monthly obligations = $625+$125+$350 = $1100

Gross monthly income = $2500

We have to find the total debt ratio

We know that total debt ratio is given by

Debt ratio $=\frac{total\ obligation}{total\ income}=\frac{ 1100}{ 2500}=0.44=44$%

So option (c) will be the correct option