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Debt Ratios Explained: Get Approved for More in Canada .

Understand how GDS and TDS debt ratios work in Canada. Lender strategies that could significantly boost your mortgage approval amount for investment properties.

Debt ratios: GDS (housing costs ÷ income) max 32-39%, TDS (total debt ÷ income) max 40-44%. Rental offset adds 80% of rent to income. Lower ratios by paying down debt, increasing income, or using B lenders. 680+ credit score gets best ratios. Commercial loans use DSCR instead.

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Scott Dillingham
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