Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio
A Grade 11 Social Studies worksheet exploring the concept of Debt-to-Income Ratio, its calculation, importance, and implications for financial health.
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Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of Debt-to-Income Ratio.
1. What does a high Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio generally indicate about an individual's financial situation?
Strong borrowing capacity
Lower risk for lenders
Potential difficulty managing debt
Increased savings rate
2. Which of the following is typically NOT included when calculating the monthly debt payments for a DTI ratio?
Mortgage payments
Car loan payments
Utility bills
Student loan payments
3. The Debt-to-Income ratio is calculated by dividing total monthly debt payments by gross monthly .
4. Lenders often use the DTI ratio to assess a borrower's ability to manage monthly payments and repay .
5. A lower Debt-to-Income ratio is generally more favorable for obtaining new credit.
True
False
6. Only secured debts are included in the calculation of the Debt-to-Income ratio.
True
False
7. Explain why a Debt-to-Income ratio is an important factor for both individuals and financial institutions.
8. Describe two strategies an individual could employ to improve their Debt-to-Income ratio.
9. Sarah earns a gross monthly income of $4,500. Her monthly debt payments include a car loan of $350, student loan payments of $200, and minimum credit card payments totaling $100. Calculate Sarah's Debt-to-Income ratio. Show your work.
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