Debt-to-Income Calculator

Find your DTI ratio from debts and income.

Debt-to-income (%) 30

Formula: DTI = monthly debt ÷ gross monthly income × 100

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Monthly debt payments = 1,500 $
3. Gross monthly income = 5,000 $
4.
5. Debt-to-income = 30%
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Lenders use DTI to judge how much of your income goes to debt.

The math behind it

DTI = total monthly debt payments ÷ gross monthly income × 100. Under 36% is generally healthy.

Worked example

$1,500 debt on $5,000 income → 30%.

FAQ

What's a good DTI?

Most lenders prefer 36% or less; 43% is often the ceiling for a qualified mortgage.