What debt-to-income ratio does FHA allow?
FHA does not have one DTI limit that applies to every file. Some automated approvals may allow a back-end DTI in the mid-50% range, but the result depends on the full file and the lender's rules. Manual underwriting is stricter.
What this actually means.
The lender reviews the housing payment compared with income and the total of housing plus other required monthly debts compared with income. An automated Accept is not a promise to lend, and a Refer result requires a person to review the file under manual-underwriting rules.
What this looks like on a real file.
Where this can move.
Income type and history, recurring debts shown on the credit report, automated vs manual underwriting, compensating factors, and lender overlays can change the answer.
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