{"id":11541,"date":"2024-05-09T12:15:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=11541"},"modified":"2024-09-04T13:33:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T19:33:53","slug":"what-is-debt-to-income-ratio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/what-is-debt-to-income-ratio.html","title":{"rendered":"What is a good debt-to-income ratio? + How to calculate yours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/debt-income-hero-1.jpg\" alt=\"woman using a laptop\" class=\"wp-image-11550\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>See Lexington Law\u2019s editorial disclosure for more information.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a personal finance metric representing the percentage of a person\u2019s monthly income spent on debt payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most lenders like to see a DTI of between 36 and 43 percent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A low DTI will help you get approved for loans and qualify for better terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You likely know that having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/good-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good credit<\/a> will improve your chances of being approved for a loan. However, credit alone is certainly not the only factor lenders review when making loan decisions. The larger the loan amount, the more the lender will scrutinize the applicant, which is why applying for a mortgage can be such an intense and time-consuming adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DTI ratio is a very important factor when a lender is deciding whether to approve someone for a large loan, especially a mortgage. Every lender has its own DTI requirements, but according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/files.consumerfinance.gov\/f\/documents\/cfpb_your-money-your-goals_debt_income_calc_tool_2018-11_ADA.pdf\">CFPB<\/a>, the general rule of thumb is that a person\u2019s total debt payments should stay below 36 to 43 percent of that person\u2019s monthly income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-14.png 928w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-14-768x314.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-calculate-your-debt-to-income-ratio\">How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your debt-to-income ratio helps a lender decide whether you have enough room in your budget to cover a new loan payment. Here\u2019s how to calculate debt-to-income ratio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-total-all-your-monthly-debts\">Step 1: Total all your monthly debts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to total all your monthly debt payments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mortgage loans (or rent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum credit card payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alimony, child support and other financial judgments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don\u2019t include other monthly expenses such as groceries, insurance, gas, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-calculate-your-gross-monthly-income\">Step 2: Calculate your gross monthly income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, calculate your gross monthly income. This is how much you make per year, before taxes and other deductions, divided by 12 months. Make sure to include the following sources of income:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Salaries and wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelance earnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonuses and tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alimony and child support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-divide-your-total-debt-by-your-gross-monthly-income\">Step 3: Divide your total debt by your gross monthly income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final DTI is found by taking the total of all debt payments and dividing it by the gross monthly income. Here\u2019s an example calculation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A person\u2019s monthly debt payments total $2,150. This includes $1,000 mortgage + $600 auto + $200 student loan + $350 credit cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The person has a salary of $90,000 which, divided by 12 months, equals $7,500 gross income per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total debt of $2,150 divided by a monthly gross income of $7,500 equals a DTI of 29 percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-front-end-vs-back-end-dti\">Front-end vs. back-end DTI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every lender is free to develop (within the confines of federal civil rights laws) its own lending standards and calculations to decide whether a person is a qualified loan applicant. Lenders can pick and choose which types of expenses to include in their DTI calculation. The two most common calculations for DTI are called front-end and back-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A front-end DTI calculation includes only housing-related expenses, such as the mortgage payment plus the monthly home insurance payment. So, it represents just the percent of monthly income used for housing expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A back-end DTI calculation includes all monthly debt payments (mortgage, auto, credit card, etc.), like in the example above. This is the most commonly used DTI calculation as it provides the most holistic picture of a person\u2019s debt situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-dti-do-lenders-look-for\">What DTI do lenders look for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each lender has its own requirements for potential loan applicants, so there\u2019s no way to confidently say what DTI number is needed to get a loan. Also, your debt-to-income ratio is just one factor that\u2019ll be taken into consideration, along with your credit score, credit history, down payment size, presence of cosigners, cost of living in the area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/loans\/types-of-mortgage-loans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of mortgage<\/a> and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the lower your DTI, the better. Lenders love to see you have plenty of room in your monthly budget to absorb the new loan payment while still having money left over for monthly living expenses and emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common DTI ranges are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A back-end DTI <strong>below 36 percent<\/strong> likely means you have a healthy and manageable debt load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lenders will often tolerate a DTI <strong>between 36 and 43 percent<\/strong>, as these are the most common DTI ranges in America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the right circumstances, some lenders may consider a DTI of <strong>44 to 49 percent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a back-end DTI of <strong>50 percent or more<\/strong>, the chances of being approved for a loan are very slim. A DTI that high sets off alarm bells that you\u2019re dangerously close to being unable to pay all your bills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-dti-affect-credit-score\">Does DTI affect credit score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, your DTI doesn\u2019t impact your credit score. The credit reporting companies don\u2019t keep a record of your income, so there\u2019s no way for them to incorporate income into the scores they produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your credit health is heavily impacted by a similar but different calculation called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/credit-utilization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit utilization ratio<\/a>. This measurement is calculated by totaling all revolving credit balances (the amount you\u2019ve actually spent using your credit cards) and dividing it by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/what-is-a-credit-limit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit limits<\/a> (the maximum amount lenders will let you spend using the cards).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Let\u2019s say you have a credit card with a $3,000 balance and a $10,000 maximum. Divide the balance by the maximum, and you\u2019ll have a credit utilization ratio of 30 percent on that card. Individuals suffering financial hardship often max out their cards, causing very high credit utilization ratios. This is something you want to avoid, if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-lower-your-dti\">How to lower your DTI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a healthy DTI (generally below 36 percent) is important if you want to qualify for a loan, especially a mortgage. A healthy DTI also means you have a monthly budget that\u2019s better prepared to cover living expenses and emergencies. In theory, lowering your DTI is a fairly straightforward concept: you need to increase your income or lower your debt (or both).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-13.png 980w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-13-768x315.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increase-your-income\">Increase your income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option for improving your DTI is perhaps easier said than done. Increasing your income requires you to get a raise, get a new job or get a second job. If you find a way to increase your income, make sure it\u2019s sustainable over the long term\u2014are you really going to be able to work 70 hours a week for the next 30 years to afford that mortgage? Try to be realistic about your expectations for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduce-your-debt\">Reduce your debt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying down your existing debt is the healthiest option for improving your DTI. Not only will your chances of being approved for a loan increase, but you\u2019ll also enjoy having extra spending money in your monthly budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/good-and-bad-debt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad debt<\/a> in your life and make a concerted effort to pay more than your minimum payment each month. Consider temporarily taking on a second job and using the extra money to pay off existing loans. Another excellent option is to reduce the interest rates on your existing loans by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/loans\/debt-consolidation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consolidating your debt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-financial-topics-with-lexington-law-firm\">Learn more about financial topics with Lexington Law Firm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding and improving your debt-to-income ratio can be a complex and confusing task. Lexington Law Firm is here to help you by providing a variety of articles related to various financial topics. We also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-snapshot\/pi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free credit assessment<\/a> that\u2019ll include your credit score and credit repair recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> Articles have only been reviewed by the indicated attorney, not written by them. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. 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