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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. Enter your total monthly debt payments and your gross monthly income to see the percentage of income that goes to debt.

Debt-to-income ratio
25%
CategoryHealthy

How it works

Lenders use DTI to assess affordability. A lower DTI is better — below 36% is generally considered healthy.

DTI = (Monthly debt ÷ Gross monthly income) × 100

Worked examples

  • Example

    500 in monthly debt against 2,000 gross income is a 25% DTI.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good DTI ratio?

A DTI below 36% is generally considered healthy; above 50% is high and can make borrowing harder.

What counts as monthly debt?

Recurring obligations like loans, credit-card minimums and other fixed payments.

Why does DTI matter?

Lenders use it to decide whether you can afford a new loan.

Results are estimates provided for information only and do not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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