That’s right – a physician mortgage loan only counts the total monthly payment you make through an Income-Driven Repayment Plan (IDR) as part of your total DTI. So, if your monthly payment toward your loans is relatively low due to a lower starting salary when you apply for your mortgage, your total DTI will be significantly lower than if you were to use your full loan value as part of your calculation.
Loan Limits
Through conventional mortgages, the most you can borrow for a conforming loan is between $548,250 in most areas and $822,375 in high-cost areas. Physician mortgages don’t have this same borrowing cap, which can provide more flexibility for physicians and their families. Continue reading “What are the Drawbacks of a Physician Mortgage?”