A high debt-to-income ratio is a common reason lenders deny applications. The good news is that you can lower your DTI.

One of the many variables lenders use when deciding whether or not to loan you money is your debt-to-income ratio or DTI. Your DTI reveals how much debt you owe compared to the income you earn. Higher ...

Debt can be scary. It’s not uncommon to have some form of debt in life, be it student loans, medical bills, personal loans, or credit card debt. Figuring out your debt-to-income ratio can help you see ...

What is debt-to-income ratio and how does it affect you? You don't need a finance degree to have money smarts. Understanding a few simple terms can help you lead your best financial life. One of those ...

Reina Marszalek is a senior mortgage editor at Fox Money who has spent more than 10 years writing and editing content. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible ...