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Quick Debt-to-Income Check

Lenders use your DTI to gauge how much of your income is already spoken for. See where yours lands and what programs typically accept.

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2026
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Front-end DTI
26.7%
Housing only
Back-end DTI
33.9%
All debts + housing
Excellent

Comfortably within all major program limits.

Gross monthly income$9,000
Proposed housing (PITI)$2,400
Other monthly debts$650
Why this matters
  • Front-End vs Back-End
  • Under 43% Is the Sweet Spot
  • Reserves Can Compensate
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Estimate only. Program guidelines vary, and lenders may allow higher DTI with compensating factors like reserves or higher credit scores.
Walkthrough

How to Use It

1
Total Your Monthly Debts

Add car loans, student loans, minimum credit card payments, and any child support or alimony.

2
Estimate the New Housing Payment

Use principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any HOA dues.

3
Read Both Ratios

Front-end shows housing only. Back-end is the one most programs care about.

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Tips from Our Advisors

Front-End vs Back-End

Front-end is housing only. Back-end includes all monthly debts. Most programs care about back-end.

Under 43% Is the Sweet Spot

Below 43% opens the widest range of conventional options with the best pricing.

Reserves Can Compensate

Strong savings, higher credit scores, and stable income can push allowable DTI higher.

FAQ

Frequently Asked

Below 43% is the sweet spot. Below 36% opens the widest range of pricing.
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