Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Enter monthly income, housing payment, and other debts to calculate your front-end and back-end DTI ratios.
Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is the most important factor lenders use to qualify you for a mortgage. This calculator computes your front-end ratio (housing costs only) and back-end ratio (all monthly debt payments) and tells you whether they meet typical lender thresholds.
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Last reviewed: April 2026Report an error
Mortgage/rent + property tax + insurance
Car, student loans, credit card minimums
Back-End DTI Ratio
31.4%
Front-end: 25.7% (good). Back-end: 31.4% (good). Max housing for 28%: $1,960.
Front-End DTI
25.7% (good)
Target ≤28%
Back-End DTI
31.4% (good)
Target ≤43%
Max Housing (28%)
$1,960
Max Total Debt (43%)
$3,010
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How to Use This DTI Calculator
- Enter your monthly gross income.
- Enter your monthly housing payment (mortgage/rent + tax + insurance).
- Enter all other monthly minimum debt payments.
- Read front-end DTI, back-end DTI, and status vs. lender thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Conventional loans: front-end ≤28%, back-end ≤36–43%. FHA loans allow up to 31%/50% with compensating factors. Lower is better.
- All minimum monthly debt payments: mortgage/rent, car loan, student loans, credit card minimums, personal loans, child support, alimony. Not utilities, groceries, or subscriptions.
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