Applying for a Loan

In order to take out a loan, you’ll need to apply and then get approved. Approval is determined in large part by your credit score, but other factors come into play like your debt-to-income ratio and income.

Watch the video to learn more about Applying for a Loan, then test your knowledge at the end of the lesson.

Once you factor in new loan payments, your DTI should be:

A. 36% or less

B. 46% or less

C. 56% or less

D. 66% or less

Special loan offers like 0% down or no interest for a year never cost more in the long run.

A. True

B. False

When applying for a loan, lenders will ask you to provide your:

A. Name and Social Security number

B. Current and past addresses

C. Employment status and income amount

D. All of the above