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Debt to Income (DTI) Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand your financial health and borrowing capacity

DTI ratio
DTI Ratio
42.0%
Manageable
Total Monthly Debt + Housing
$2,100.00
Monthly Gross Income
$5,000.00

Recommendation: You may still qualify for most loans. Lenders may treat rent differently from mortgage debt, so use this as a housing-inclusive estimate.

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Debt to Income (DTI) Calculator

Estimate the share of gross monthly income used for housing and recurring debt payments. The calculator uses monthly gross income, housing payment, car loan, student loan, credit card payment, and other debt payments to show DTI ratio and a basic risk label.

How to use this calculator

Enter monthly gross income before taxes and required monthly debt payments. Include housing, car loans, student loans, minimum credit card payments, and other recurring debts. The result is housing-inclusive DTI. To test new borrowing, compare payments from the auto loan calculator, personal loan calculator, or mortgage calculator.

Formula

DTI is calculated as:

DTI=total monthly debt÷gross monthly income×100DTI = total\ monthly\ debt \div gross\ monthly\ income \times 100

This form includes housing in total debt. Some lenders also look separately at front-end housing ratio and back-end total debt ratio.

Example

If gross monthly income is 5,000 dollars and payments are 1,500 dollars for housing, 300 dollars for a car loan, 200 dollars for student loans, and 100 dollars for credit cards, total monthly debt is 2,100 dollars. DTI is 42 percent.

Interpreting DTI

Lower DTI generally means more income is uncommitted, but lender rules vary by loan type, credit profile, assets, and documentation. Everyday costs such as groceries and utilities are not part of this formula, so also review a complete budget calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What counts in debt to income ratio?
This calculator includes housing payment, car loan, student loan, credit card payment, and other recurring debt payments.
Should I use gross or net income for DTI?
Use gross monthly income because DTI is commonly calculated before taxes and payroll deductions.
Is rent included in DTI?
This calculator includes a housing payment field. Lenders may treat rent and mortgage obligations differently, so check the specific use case.
Why is DTI different from a budget?
DTI compares required debt payments with gross income, while a budget includes everyday living expenses and savings.

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