Calculate Your Debt-To-Income Ratio

July 23, 2019

What Is Debt-To-Income Ratio?

In addition to your credit score, your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is an important piece of your overall financial health. More specifically, DTI is a personal finance measure that compares your debt payments to your gross monthly income. When figuring out how much you may qualify to borrow, brokers factor in the total percentage of income that is paid toward debt every month.

How Do I Calculate My DTI?

Monthly Expenses / Pre-Tax Income = DTI


1. Add up your monthly payments

Examples of monthly bills may include:

  • Rent or mortgage
  • Loans (student, auto, etc.)
  • Child support or alimony
  • Credit cards (use monthly minimum payment)
  • Other debts

2. Divide your monthly payments by your monthly gross income

Your monthly gross income is the amount of pre-tax income you earn each month.

3. Evaluate the results

The calculation will yield a decimal - you can multiply by 100 to get your DTI percentage. In general, the lower your DTI the less "risky" you are to lenders. The maximum DTI varies depending on the type of mortgage you are applying for.

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