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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is one of the most important numbers lenders look at. Calculate your front-end and back-end DTI to understand your borrowing power and financial health.

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Your Debt-to-Income Analysis

Back-End DTI (All Debts)
Front-End DTI
Mortgage/rent ÷ income
Back-End DTI
All debts ÷ income
Back-End DTI
0%43%100%

Payment Breakdown

What Lenders Think

Back-End DTI Rating Lender View
Under 20%ExcellentVery strong borrower — best rates available
20% – 35%GoodComfortably within lending criteria
36% – 43%AcceptableMost lenders' upper limit — may limit options
44% – 49%HighSpecialist lenders only — higher rates likely
50% +Very HighMost lenders will decline — focus on reduction
Mortgage qualification note: Most lenders prefer back-end DTI under 43%. FHA loans allow up to 50% in some cases. Front-end DTI (housing costs only) should ideally be under 28%.
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