Leverage (Gearing) Ratio: Formulas, Analysis, and What the Numbers Tell You
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- Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)The percentage of your gross monthly income that goes toward paying debts. Lenders use DTI to assess your ability to manage monthly payments and repay borrowed money.
- Expense RatioThe annual fee that all funds or ETFs charge their shareholders, expressed as a percentage of assets. Lower expense ratios mean more of your money is invested rather than going to fees.
- Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a loan amount to the appraised value of the property, expressed as a percentage. Lower LTV ratios typically result in better loan terms and may avoid PMI requirements.
- Front-End RatioThe percentage of gross monthly income that goes toward housing costs (mortgage, insurance, taxes). Lenders typically prefer this ratio to be below 28%.
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