Credit & UnderwritingDTI
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)
A key underwriting metric that measures the percentage of your gross monthly income committed to recurring debt payments.
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Terms Starting With "C"
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FICO Score
A 3-digit credit scoring model developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation ranging from 300 to 850 that predicts credit risk.
Credit & Underwriting
Credit Utilization Ratio
The percentage of your total revolving credit limit that you are currently borrowing across all credit card accounts.
Credit & Underwriting
Mortgage Underwriting
The detailed risk assessment process conducted by a lender to evaluate a borrower’s credit, capacity, and collateral before granting final loan approval.
Credit & Underwriting
Hard Credit Inquiry
A formal credit check recorded on your credit report when a financial institution reviews your file to make a lending decision.