Asked by Jordan

Trish is having trouble understanding why she was not approved for her loan. Which of the following probably kept Trish from getting her loan?
a.
Trish's debt-to-income (DTI) is currently 30%.
b.
Trish's credit score is 525.
c.
Trish is a single mom with three kids.
d.
Trish's gross monthly income is only $2,800.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
b. Trish's credit score is 525.

Explanation: A 525 score is well below typical lender minimums (many conventional loans require 620+, FHA has limits too), so that is the most likely reason. A 30% DTI is acceptable, being a single mom is not a lawful reason to deny a loan, and $2,800/mo might or might not be sufficient depending on loan size—but the low credit score is the clearest disqualifier.