Mortgage payment burden measures how much of a household's income goes toward housing loans. Lenders use this ratio to assess default risk, while buyers rely on it to gauge affordability. Financial advisors and policymakers also track it to spot overleveraged borrowers, helping families avoid unsustainable debt and make informed homeownership decisions.
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