{"id":19785,"date":"2023-08-07T14:17:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T20:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=19785"},"modified":"2025-05-14T16:18:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T22:18:52","slug":"debt-to-income-ratio-for-mortgage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/loans\/debt-to-income-ratio-for-mortgage.html","title":{"rendered":"Debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19786\"\/><\/figure>\n\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>While the house-hunting process is an exciting time in your life, it\u2019s also crucial to consider the many factors that play into your mortgage application. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/what-is-debt-to-income-ratio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">debt-to-income ratio<\/a> (DTI) is the metric lenders use to determine how much money you can borrow from them. If you have a high debt-to-income ratio, you may want to find ways to lower it to increase your approval odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do you calculate debt-to-income ratio, and what factors impact the formula?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We break down all aspects of calculating the DTI for mortgages and a few ways to lower your ratio to increase your chances of getting approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage represents the percentage of your monthly income spent on paying off debts, including mortgage payments, loans and credit card payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your front-end ratio focuses on housing-related expenses, including mortgage and home insurance payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your back-end ratio focuses on all monthly payments that go toward debt balances, including mortgage, credit cards, auto, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can calculate your debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage by combining your monthly payments and dividing this amount by your gross monthly income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What is debt-to-income ratio?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of debt-to-income ratios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to calculate debt-to-income ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debt-to-income requirements by mortgage type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to lower your debt-to-income ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-debt-to-income-ratio\">What is debt-to-income ratio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Debt-to-income ratio represents the percentage of a person\u2019s monthly income spent on paying off debt\u2014this percentage factors in mortgage payments, rent, loans and credit card debt. Lenders might be concerned about working with someone with a high debt-to-income ratio due to the increased risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-debt-to-income-ratios\">Types of debt-to-income ratios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each lender can create their own standards and calculations when deciding whether someone is qualified for a loan. Your lender will choose which expenses to include in their required debt-to-income ratio for securing a mortgage. Front-end ratio and back-end ratio are the two most common calculations lenders use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-23.png 975w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-23-768x622.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Front-end ratio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Front-end DTI ratio, also known as the housing ratio, combines all housing-related expenses, including mortgage and home insurance payments. The overall number shows the percentage of monthly income used for housing bills. Homeowners association dues and property taxes are also often included in this calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Back-end ratio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Back-end DTI ratio combines your monthly debt payments, including your mortgage, credit cards, auto, student loans and so on. Lenders focus on this calculation more than the front-end ratio since it shows your spending habits and overall debt situation. This calculation does not include general living expenses like groceries or utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to calculate debt-to-income ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/ask-cfpb\/what-is-a-debt-to-income-ratio-en-1791\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calculate your debt-to-income ratio<\/a> by adding all your monthly payments and dividing by your gross monthly income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to factor in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All monthly house expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debt balances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other regular and recurring payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re calculating your DTI with an additional applicant, make sure to <strong>combine both gross incomes<\/strong> and <strong>all debt and recurring payments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to leave out the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Utilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groceries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas and transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you combine your monthly payments and divide this amount by your gross monthly income, you\u2019ll want to convert this number to a percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To convert your DTI to a percentage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Multiply the decimal result by 100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Debt-to-income ratio example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the debt-to-income ratio formula above, you can calculate your DTI. Let\u2019s break down an example to show you the different steps if your monthly debt expenses add up to $2,800 and your gross monthly income is $8,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-24.png 975w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-24-768x328.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Consumer Finance, a <a href=\"https:\/\/files.consumerfinance.gov\/f\/documents\/cfpb_your-money-your-goals_debt_income_calc_tool_2018-11_ADA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good debt-to-income ratio<\/a> is below 43 percent for homeowners and below 20 percent for renters. However, lenders typically prefer for your DTI to be below 36 percent. The more room you have in your monthly budget can impress your lender and prove you can take on an additional loan payment while maintaining a balance for monthly expenses and emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a>Here is a breakdown of common DTI ranges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>50 percent or more:<\/strong> Lower chance of being approved for a loan due to high debt levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>44 to 49 percent:<\/strong> Reduces your approval rate since it shows a large amount of debt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>36 to 43 percent:<\/strong> Common DTI range for approving loan applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Below 36 percent: <\/strong>Highest chance of qualifying for a new loan or line of credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-25.png 975w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-25-768x540.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Debt-to-income requirements by mortgage type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to have a low debt-to-income ratio when applying for a mortgage. Every lender will require a different DTI. Here are the requirements for each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/loans\/types-of-mortgage-loans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of mortgage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>FHA loans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/what-is-an-fha-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FHA loans<\/a> are provided by the U.S. Federal Housing Administration. You\u2019ll need a 43 percent <a href=\"https:\/\/fhalenders.com\/fha-debt-to-income-ratio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">debt-to-income ratio for FHA loans<\/a>, but some lenders may accept higher DTIs of up to 56.9 percent with compensating factors. These factors may include a high credit score or proof of steady employment. Keep in mind lenders will review your front-end DTI and back-end DTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>USDA loans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>USDA loans are backed by the government and designed for properties in rural areas. Applicants should have a DTI that doesn\u2019t exceed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/files\/3555-1chapter11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">41 percent<\/a> for this type of loan. Lenders will review the income of all household occupants, regardless if they are on the loan\u2014this proves the household meets the income requirements. However, the lender will factor in the debts of only the people on the loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>VA loans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VA loans come from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they are more lenient regarding DTI requirements. This type of loan helps former military service members and their spouses purchase a home. The acceptable <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/6371\/debt-to-income-ratio-does-it-make-any-difference-to-va-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DTI for VA loans<\/a> is 41 percent, but some lenders could approve you depending on additional factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to lower your debt-to-income ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage is high, here are a few ways to lower it before applying for your loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Pay off your debts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to improve your debt-to-income ratio is to pay off as much of your debt balance as possible. You can use the avalanche method, which involves paying off the debt with the highest interest rate first and working downward. The snowball method means you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/whats-the-right-way-to-pay-off-debt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pay off the lowest balance<\/a> first and work your way up your debt balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Increase your income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work additional hours or add a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/what-is-a-side-hustle-and-why-should-you-have-one.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side hustle<\/a>, you can help lower your DTI because you\u2019re increasing your income. Remember that you\u2019ll need to prove your income rate is consistent and will continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Use a cosigner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re applying for a mortgage, adding an extra person to the application could increase your chances of getting approved. Your cosigner\u2019s DTI will factor into the calculation, which can help increase your odds of getting a lower interest rate or a larger mortgage. The cosigner doesn\u2019t need to live in your home, but they must agree to take on the payments if you can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Debt-to-income ratio FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare for the mortgage application with these additional debt-to-income questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Are my debts calculated separately in my debt-to-income ratio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your debt-to-income ratio doesn\u2019t weigh debts differently, and each type won\u2019t affect your approval odds. DTI adds up all debt together, not separately. However, the more debt you have, the higher your DTI will be, which can hurt your chances of getting approved for a mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Can I improve my DTI fast?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can improve your DTI by paying off your debt balance. Your chances of getting approved for a mortgage will also increase. A raise with your current employer or starting a side hustle can also help improve your DTI quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Can I apply for a mortgage with a high DTI?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still apply for a mortgage with a high DTI, but the lender will likely offer you a higher interest rate. It\u2019s best to lower your DTI ratio first to increase your chances of getting approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Does my DTI affect my credit score?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your DTI doesn\u2019t affect your credit score. Your DTI shows the percentage of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/does-your-salary-affect-your-credit-score.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monthly income<\/a> that goes toward paying your debt. DTI ratio and credit score are not correlated in any way. Debt-to-income ratio is one of the main things lenders review on your mortgage application. This financial metric illustrates your financial situation and shows if you can handle another loan on top of your debt. 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