Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and see how lenders are likely to view your current debt load.

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Enter your monthly debt payments and gross income to calculate your debt-to-income ratio.

Your result

20.00%

Debt-to-income ratio

CategoryHealthy

AI explanation

Formula

DTI = total monthly debt payments / gross monthly income × 100

Worked example

₹20,000 debt payments, ₹1,00,000 income

Worked example: ₹20,000 debt payments, ₹1,00,000 income
FieldValue
Total monthly debt payments20000
Monthly gross income100000
Debt-to-income ratio20
CategoryHealthy

Assumptions

  • Uses commonly cited lender bands (<=36% healthy, 36-43% manageable, >43% high risk) — exact thresholds vary by lender and loan type.
  • Include all fixed debt obligations (EMIs, credit card minimums, etc.), not just the loan you're applying for.
  • Informational only.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good debt-to-income ratio?

Generally, 36% or below is considered healthy by most lenders, 36-43% is manageable but may limit further borrowing, and above 43% is considered high risk.

Why do lenders care about my DTI ratio?

It's a key indicator of your ability to take on and repay additional debt — a high DTI suggests less room in your budget for a new loan payment.

How can I improve my DTI ratio?

Either pay down existing debt to reduce your monthly obligations, or increase your income — both lower the ratio and improve your borrowing capacity.

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Sources

This calculator provides a general estimate only and does not constitute financial advice.

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