People who had
high debt ratios prior to January 1 could put down 20 % and choose a 5 - year fixed to avoid the stress test.
Not exact matches
In the third quarter, the
ratio of household
debt to disposable income rose to another record
high of 165 %, nearing the peak of U.S. borrowing
prior to the financial crisis.
There are other examples not specifically mentioned here such as a monthly housing payment being low by comparison to the borrowers» monthly income or a
high debt to income
ratio might be allowed if a house with a mortgage against it is pending sale but won't close
prior to the need for the new mortgage.
This is even more important if your
debt - to - income
ratio was already
high,
prior to adding a mortgage.