Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator
Mortgage & Loan Qualification EligibilityDTI Approval Status
Back-End (Total) DTI Ratio
33.8%
✅ Excellent (Within 36% Guideline)
Total Monthly Income:$8,000 / mo
Front-End Housing DTI:25.0% (Limit: 28%)
Total Housing Expenses:$2,000 / mo
Total Non-Housing Debts:$700 / mo
Frequently Asked Questions
• Front-End DTI (Housing Ratio): Percentage of monthly gross income spent solely on housing costs (Mortgage P&I, Taxes, Insurance, HOA). Standard rule: ≤ 28%.
• Back-End DTI (Total Debt Ratio): Percentage of monthly gross income spent on ALL debts combined (Housing + Auto loans + Student loans + Credit cards). Standard rule: ≤ 36%.
• Back-End DTI (Total Debt Ratio): Percentage of monthly gross income spent on ALL debts combined (Housing + Auto loans + Student loans + Credit cards). Standard rule: ≤ 36%.
• Conventional Loans (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac): Usually up to 43% (up to 45%-50% with high credit scores).
• FHA Loans: Up to 43% standard, and up to 50% with compensating factors.
• VA Loans: 41% benchmark benchmark guideline.
• FHA Loans: Up to 43% standard, and up to 50% with compensating factors.
• VA Loans: 41% benchmark benchmark guideline.