Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your DTI ratio to see if you qualify for a mortgage or loan.

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DTI Thresholds

DTIRating
Below 20%Excellent
20–35%Good
36–43%Acceptable
44–50%High
Above 50%Very High

Most mortgage lenders require DTI ≤ 43%.

FAQs

For mortgage qualification, most lenders want a DTI of 43% or less (front-end + back-end). A DTI below 36% is considered good. Below 20% is excellent and qualifies for the best loan rates.

Front-end DTI only includes housing costs (mortgage payment, taxes, insurance) as a percentage of income. Back-end DTI includes all monthly debt payments. Lenders look at both, but back-end is more critical.