Debt To Income Ratio Calculator

By Anowar

Reviewed by Jasmine

Use this calculator to calculate your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). It helps you understand your financial health and your mortgage affordability. Because, it is an important metric that you can use to evaluate loan applications.

Monthly Income

Monthly Debts

Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is the percentage of your monthly income that goes toward paying debts. This important financial metric helps you calculate your ability to manage monthly payments and repay debts.

DTI Ratio Guidelines

How to Improve Your DTI Ratio

What's Included in DTI Calculation

Monthly Income

Gross monthly income before taxes, including regular salary, bonuses, and other reliable income sources.

Monthly Debts

All monthly debt payments including mortgage/rent, car loans, student loans, credit cards, and other loans.

Front-End DTI

Housing costs (mortgage/rent, taxes, insurance) divided by monthly income. Should be below 28%.

Back-End DTI

All monthly debt payments divided by monthly income. Should be below 43% for most loans.

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