"Gross debt service ratio"

The percentage of a borrower's gross monthly income that can be used to pay housing costs, including the monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest), heating costs, property taxes and condominium fees (if applicable). The total should not be more than 32% of monthly gross income.

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