Debt-to-Income Ratio

Understand your financial health by comparing your monthly debt with your income.

Debt-to-Income Ratio

Compare your monthly debt with your income

How to use the Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator

Your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio is a key indicator of your financial health. It compares how much you owe each month to how much you earn. Standard lenders use this number to determine your eligibility for new credit.

To calculate your ratio, start by entering your Monthly Gross Income—this is your income before taxes and deductions.

Next, use the Debt Section to add up all your monthly debt obligations. This includes Home Loan EMIs, Car Loans, Credit Card minimum payments, and any other personal loans. You can add as many rows as needed.

The calculator will provide a status: Healthy, Moderate, or Risky. This helps you understand how a bank might view your application for an additional loan.

Formula Explained

The DTI calculation is simple but essential for understanding borrowing capacity:

DTI Formula
DTI (%) = (Total Monthly Debt / Gross Monthly Income) × 100
Under 30%Healthy

Excellent borrowing capacity.

30% - 40%Moderate

Lenders may be cautious.

Over 40%Risky

Difficulty in securing new credit.

Banker's Tip: Lenders often use the "36% rule" as the max DTI for mortgage approvals. Keeping your ratio low increases your negotiating power for lower interest rates.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Generally, a DTI of 36% or less is considered healthy. Most lenders prefer a front-end DTI (housing costs only) of 28% and a back-end DTI (all debts) of 36% to 43%.