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How lenders calculates debt to income
Hi everyone, have a question.
Lets say by DTI ratio is 42% the income part being from my full time job only and i happen to qualify to buy 1st rental that is renting for lets say $700/month with a cash flow of $250/month, 6 months later i want a 2nd rental but now i have a new loan (1st rental) on my credit meaning my debt went up as well as new income from 1st rental.
When lender is calculating my DTI ratio to buy a 2nd rental, income part will have my full time job and what part from 1st rental, is it the $700 or $250 cash flow?
Thank you
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- Flipper/Rehabber
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@Wilfred Mkilindi the exact amount of the income that will be counted is going to vary based on a specific lender's requirements, but basically all or part of the income (sometimes 75%) will be added to your income, and all of the debt will be added to your debt. Does this help? Call a couple of lenders and ask how they'll calculate it. Some are going to want to see the income on your tax returns, others might count a signed lease.