• The maximum loan amount describes the total amount you are allowed to borrow on a line of credit, credit card, personal loan, or mortgage.

  • When determining an applicant’s maximum loan amount, lenders consider debt-to-income ratio, credit rating, credit history and financial profile.
  • Different types of loans - government-sponsored, unsecured and secured - have different requirements; however, most lenders typically look for borrowers with a debt-to-income ratio of 36% or less.