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Updated 10-15 20:24

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Debt Management Guide

This is a comprehensive guide to soundly managing household debt and establishing efficient loan strategies.

Core Principles of Debt Management

Good Debt vs Bad Debt

Category Good Debt Bad Debt
Definition Contributes to asset growth or income generation Used for consumption, asset value declines
Examples Mortgage loans (for actual residence), business loans Credit card revolving, cash advances, consumer credit loans
Characteristics Low interest rates, possible tax benefits High interest rates, excessive interest costs
Strategy Can be maintained while managing Repay as soon as possible

Three Key Indicators of Debt Soundness

Indicator Formula Safe Caution Risk
Debt-to-Asset Ratio Total Debt / Total Assets x 100 30% or less 30~50% Over 50%
DTI Annual Principal and Interest Repayment / Annual Income x 100 30% or less 30~40% Over 40%
DSR Annual Principal and Interest on All Loans / Annual Income x 100 30% or less 30~40% Over 40%
[부채 건강 점검 공식]

부채비율 = (주담대 잔액 + 신용대출 잔액 + 기타 대출) / (부동산 + 금융자산 + 기타자산) x 100

DTI = (주담대 연간 원리금 상환액) / 연 총소득 x 100

DSR = (모든 대출의 연간 원리금 상환액 합계) / 연 총소득 x 100

Understanding Interest Rate Types

Type Characteristics Suitable Situation
Fixed Rate Interest rate unchanged during the loan term Period of rising interest rates, preference for stability
Variable Rate Changes periodically according to the base rate Period of falling interest rates, short-term loans
Mixed Rate Fixed initially → variable thereafter Medium-term stability + flexibility

Interest Rate Selection Guide

금리 상승기 → 고정금리 선호
금리 하락기 → 변동금리 선호
불확실한 시기 → 혼합금리 (5년 고정 + 변동)
상환 기간 10년 이상 → 고정금리 또는 혼합금리 권장
상환 기간 5년 이내 → 변동금리도 무방

LTV / DTI / DSR Regulations

Regulatory Overview

Regulation Meaning Main Application
LTV (Loan-to-Value Ratio) Loan limit relative to collateral value Mortgage loans
DTI (Debt-to-Income Ratio) Mortgage principal and interest relative to income Mortgage loans
DSR (Debt Service Ratio) Principal and interest on all loans relative to income All loans

Regulatory Ratios (as of 2025, varies by regulated area)

Region/Condition LTV DTI DSR
Regulated Area (1 Home) 50% 50% 40%
Regulated Area (No Home) 50~70% 60% 40%
Non-Regulated Area 70% 60% 40%
First-Time Home Purchase Up to 80% 60% 40%

DSR Application Criteria:

  • DSR 40% applies when total loan amount exceeds KRW 100 million (banking sector)
  • DSR 40% applied when total loans exceed KRW 200 million (non-bank financial sector)

DSR calculation example

[예시] 연소득 6,000만원, DSR 40% 적용

연간 상환 가능액 = 6,000만원 x 40% = 2,400만원
월 상환 가능액 = 200만원

기존 신용대출 월 상환 30만원이 있다면:
주담대 월 상환 한도 = 200만원 - 30만원 = 170만원

Repayment strategy overview

Snowball method

가장 잔액이 적은 대출부터 상환
→ 심리적 동기부여 효과 큼
→ 수학적으로는 비효율적이나 실행력이 높음

Avalanche method

가장 금리가 높은 대출부터 상환
→ 이자 비용 최소화
→ 수학적으로 가장 효율적

Selection criteria

Situation Recommended method Reason
Multiple small loans Snowball Motivation through quick results
High-interest loans exist Avalanche Maximize interest savings
Confident in willpower Avalanche Optimal strategy can be executed
First debt repayment attempt Snowball Accumulate success experience

Credit score management

Factors affecting credit score

Factor Impact Description
Repayment history Very high Delinquency has the greatest impact
Debt level High Total loan balance, credit card utilization rate
Length of credit history Medium Older accounts are more favorable
Number of credit inquiries Low to medium Points deducted for multiple inquiries in a short period
Credit mix Low Diversity of loan types

How to raise your credit score

[즉시 실행]
1. 연체 중인 대출이 있다면 즉시 상환
2. 신용카드 리볼빙 사용 중지
3. 현금서비스/카드론 사용 중지

[1~3개월 내]
4. 신용카드 사용률 30% 이하로 관리 (한도의 30%)
5. 통신비/공과금 자동이체 설정 (성실 납부 이력)
6. 불필요한 대출 조회 자제

[6개월~1년]
7. 신용대출 상환하여 총 부채 감소
8. 체크카드 → 신용카드 전환 사용 (적정 수준)
9. 장기 신용거래 유지

Checklist for debt management counseling

□ 모든 대출의 잔액, 금리, 만기, 월 상환액 확인
□ 가구 총 소득 파악
□ DSR 계산 (모든 대출 연간 원리금 / 연소득)
□ 부채비율 계산 (총 부채 / 총 자산)
□ 고금리 대출 식별 (연 7% 이상)
□ 연체 이력 확인
□ 신용점수 확인
□ 대환대출 가능 여부 점검
□ 향후 대출 계획 (주택 구입 등) 확인

Emergency debt management

Immediate response in case of delinquency

1단계: 연체 사실 인지 즉시 금융사 연락
2단계: 상환 의지 표명 + 상환 계획 협의
3단계: 채무조정 제도 활용 검토
  - 신용회복위원회 (개인워크아웃)
  - 법원 (개인회생, 파산)

Comparison of debt adjustment programs

Program Eligibility Effect Period
Individual workout Delinquency less than 3 months Interest reduction, repayment period extension Up to 10 years
Pre-workout Before delinquency Interest reduction Up to 10 years
Individual rehabilitation Insolvent status Partial reduction of principal 3~5년
Individual bankruptcy/discharge Confirmed insolvency Full discharge of debt Immediate (however, assets are liquidated)

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