Debt-to-Income Calculator

Calculate your front-end and back-end debt-to-income ratios to see how lenders view your mortgage application.

Income

Housing Expenses (Monthly)

Other Debts (Monthly)

Front-End DTI

30.3%
Good

Back-End DTI

41.6%
Good

Monthly Summary

Gross Income$7,500
Housing Expenses$2,270
Total Debt Payments$3,120
Remaining Income$4,380

Lender Guidelines

28% Front-End RuleMax: $2,100

Conventional loan standard

36% Back-End RuleMax housing: $1,850

Conservative total debt limit

43% Back-End RuleMax housing: $2,375

QM loan maximum

Understanding DTI

Front-End Ratio:

Housing costs as % of income. Target: 28% or less.

Back-End Ratio:

All debts as % of income. Target: 36% or less for best rates.

FHA Loans:

May allow up to 50% back-end with compensating factors.