๐Ÿฆ Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator

Find out if your debt load qualifies you for a mortgage or loan.

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What is Debt-to-Income Ratio?

Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio compares your monthly debt payments to your gross monthly income. Lenders use it as a key metric to evaluate your ability to manage monthly payments and repay debts. A lower DTI signals less risk to lenders and increases your chances of loan approval.

Front-End vs Back-End DTI

Front-end DTI (housing ratio) includes only housing costs (mortgage, property tax, insurance) divided by gross income. Back-end DTI includes all monthly debt payments. Lenders primarily focus on back-end DTI for loan qualification.

DTI Thresholds for Mortgage Approval

Conventional loans: back-end DTI under 43% preferred, under 36% ideal. FHA loans: up to 50% with compensating factors. VA loans: guideline of 41% but flexible. Jumbo loans: typically require DTI under 43%.

How can I lower my DTI ratio?
Pay down existing debts (especially high-balance credit cards), avoid taking on new debt before applying for a mortgage, increase your income, or pay off smaller loans entirely to eliminate monthly payments.
Does DTI affect my credit score?
DTI itself is not a factor in your credit score calculation. However, the debts contributing to your DTI (credit card balances, loans) do affect your score through utilization rate and payment history.