Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator
Calculate your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio, the primary metric lenders use to determine whether you qualify for a mortgage or personal loan.
How to use the Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator
- 1Enter gross monthly income (before taxes).
- 2Enter monthly housing debt (mortgage/rent, property tax, insurance).
- 3Enter other monthly recurring debts (auto loans, student loans, minimum credit card payments).
How DTI is Calculated
Divide total monthly debt obligations by gross monthly income and multiply by 100.
Front-end DTI considers housing costs only; back-end DTI incorporates all monthly credit and debt obligations.
- 1Front-end DTI = ($2,000 / $8,000) × 100 = 25.0%
- 2Back-end DTI = (($2,000 + $600) / $8,000) × 100 = 32.5%
What affects DTI results
- Total minimum debt obligations reported on credit bureaus.
- Fluctuating variable income like commissions or overtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a good DTI ratio for a home loan?
A back-end DTI of 36% or lower is considered healthy. Most lenders set maximum DTI caps between 43% and 45% for qualified mortgages.
What is the maximum DTI ratio mortgage lenders allow?
Most conventional mortgage lenders prefer a back-end DTI of 36% to 43%, although select FHA or VA loans can approve ratios up to 45-50% with compensating factors.
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