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Scenario 24: Which costs are included in the Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio?

GDS = (Principal + Interest + Taxes + Heat + 50% of condo fees) / gross annual income. The correct answer is "Principal, interest, property taxes and heating (p

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Question: Scenario 24: Which costs are included in the Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio?

Answer options: ✅ Principal, interest, property taxes and heating (plus 50% of condo fees)

  • Only principal and interest
  • All consumer debt payments
  • Property taxes and utilities only

Correct answer: Principal, interest, property taxes and heating (plus 50% of condo fees)

Explanation: GDS = (Principal + Interest + Taxes + Heat + 50% of condo fees) / gross annual income. The correct answer is "Principal, interest, property taxes and heating (plus 50% of condo fees)". This capacity-fill scenario 24 reinforces the same competency for the mortgage-broker bank and follows the certified explanation standard.

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