Knowing how much you can reasonably, comfortably and responsibly contribute to home ownership is paramount in your making a wise and sound investment on your Canadian property. The big four factors that generally contribute to this mortgage amount are:
- Monthly income generated
- The amount you can contribute to your down payment
- The mortgage interest rates and term you qualify for
- Other financial commitments or debts you are obliged to pay
Lenders basically use two rules to determine the mortgage you are eligible to be funded to receive, in addition to examining your credit history and FICO score:
- Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS)
- Total Debt Service Ratio (TDS)
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