Debt-to-Income Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio (front-end and back-end) the way mortgage lenders do.

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How to use this calculator

Enter your values. The result updates as you type; press Calculate to confirm and jump to the result on mobile. Use Share to send the calculator with your result.

Formula

back-end DTI = total monthly debt payments ÷ gross monthly income front-end DTI = housing payment ÷ gross monthly income

Include minimum required payments on loans and cards, child support or alimony you pay, and the full housing payment. Don’t include utilities, groceries or insurance not tied to a loan. Example: $2,970 of debts on $7,500 income = 39.6%.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good DTI ratio?

36% or less is commonly considered healthy; many mortgage lenders accept up to about 43–50%.

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