If you’re like most first-time homebuyers, you’ve probably wondered what the term “DTI” means. This common abbreviation stands for debt-to-income ratio, but knowing this alone isn’t really enough to answer the original question. Debt-to-income ratios are especially important to the lending side of the real estate process, and today I’d like to go a little more in-depth into what this phrase refers to and why it matters to you. To learn more, watch this short video.