One major factor lenders consider when reviewing your mortgage application is your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Essentially, how much of your paycheck goes toward paying down debts. A lower DTI ...

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Millions of Australians collectively carrying more than $43 billion in student debts have faced problems getting a mortgage.

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