As part of their underwriting process, lenders may rely on debt ratios to ascertain whether borrowers have the ability to make regular payments on their mortgages. Utilizing the following information, calculate the housing expense (front-end) debt ratio we learned in class. Monthly principal and interest on mortgage loan: $1,508; Monthly tax and insurance payments into escrow: $200; Estimated monthly utility bills: $350; Monthly car loan payment (2 years remaining on loan): $400; Gross monthly income: $6,000.