My partner and I are looking to buy our first home probably in 12 months. We have a majority of a down payment saved up, no credit card/student loan/car payments, we pay off our cards in full every month.

We are currebtly operating at about 12-15% DTI.

One of our family members needs a cosigner for their rent. Will us taking on consigner liability and increasing DTI to 17-20% affect our mortgage rate next year or is that not affected by DTI under 20%?

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Rental liability doesnt show up unless the building management of the place your cosigning for reports it. Ask them. 90% of the time these DO NOT show up. It’s just a way for LLs to cover their asses if something goes wrong and they need to sue to get their money

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Exactly, glad to hear!

You may want to talk to a lender about this.

Fair, I will try and speak with a home lending advisor at least.

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Don’t quote me but I’m pretty sure this will not show up on your credit report and therefore shouldn’t be a factor on your DTI ratio. But maybe google it

Interesting, I thought all rental liability was included. Given I am not speaking about a co-applicant situation but more a cosigner/guarantor of the lease rent liability, I thought it would factor in

It likely won’t show up except maybe a credit check so the leasing company knows you’re good for it

I co-signed for my daughters car and still have 820 credit with low debt to income, similar to yours. The car shows as my debt. I’ve never had a rental show on my credit. The inquiries will have a small impact. If the place is damaged it will show as a judgement on your credit, if it’s not paid. I don’t co-sign for friends. Only my daughter. That family member better have a rock solid history of being responsible because you are agreeing to pay if they don’t. Make sure you understand the lease break fee.

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