The Real Estate and Mortgage Show
Want a Mortgage in Canada? Know These Numbers 🇨🇦🏡 Planning to buy a home in Canada? Your Debt Service Ratios are among the biggest factors in getting approved for a mortgage. Understanding these numbers can help you qualify with more lenders — and secure better rates. In Canada, lenders don’t use DTI like the U.S. Instead, they measure two key ratios: ✅ What is GDS (Gross Debt Service Ratio)? The percentage of your income that goes toward housing costs: • Mortgage payment • Property taxes • Heating • Condo fees (if any) ✅ What is TDS (Total Debt Service Ratio)? Your GDS plus all other monthly debt payments: • Credit cards • Car loans • Personal loans • Lines of credit 📊 Mortgage Approval Guidelines in Canada To qualify with most lenders, aim for: • GDS under 39% • TDS under 44% Keeping your ratios within these limits increases your chance of getting approved for a mortgage — especially with prime lenders and big banks. 👉 Want to check if you’re mortgage-ready? Send me your numbers and I’ll calculate your GDS and TDS for you. ⸻ 🔍 mortgage canada, GDS Canada, TDS Canada, debt service ratio explained, how to qualify for a mortgage Canada, home loan Canada, first time home buyer tips, mortgage approval Canada, Canadian mortgage requirements, real estate Canada 2025
199 episodes
Comments
0Be the first to comment
Sign up now and become a member of the The Real Estate and Mortgage Show community!