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Here’s how it works: let’s say your income is $150,000 per year, or $12,500 a month gross. At 36% DTI, your total monthly payments, including your proposed mortgage, taxes, homeowners insurance, and homeowners’ association (HOA) or condo fees can’t exceed $4,500.
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Anthony S. Park (How to Buy Your Perfect First Home: What Every First-time Homebuyer Needs to Know)