Debt To Income Calculator 1.2

Debt To Income Calculator 1.2

Rukshan Marapana – Commercial – iOS
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Latest Version
1.2
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A Simple Yet Effective Debt-to-Income Calculator

Boris Weber

The Debt To Income Calculator by Rukshan Marapana offers a straightforward way for users to assess their financial health and manage their debt effectively.
2025 Editor's Rating

This application serves as a practical tool for individuals aiming to assess their debt affordability relative to their current income. It effectively calculates the debt-to-income ratio, a vital metric in personal finance.

What is a Debt-to-Income Ratio?

The debt-to-income ratio (DTI) represents the proportion of an individual's total monthly expenses to their monthly income. This ratio is critical for lenders as it assists them in evaluating the probability of loan repayment.

For instance, consider a scenario where an individual has monthly obligations amounting to $2,000 for a mortgage, $300 for an auto loan, and $700 for other bills, culminating in total monthly debt of $3,000. If the gross monthly income is $7,000, the DTI is calculated as follows: $3,000 divided by $7,000 yields a ratio of approximately 42.8%.

Typically, lenders prefer a DTI of under 35%, though qualified mortgages may be obtained with a DTI as high as 43%.

According to data from the Federal Reserve Board, the percentage of household debt service payments and financial obligations relative to disposable personal income was reported at 10.1% in the first quarter of 2017, a notable decline from the peak of 18.1% in December 2009.

Calculating this ratio on a monthly basis simplifies its interpretation. For example, if an individual's net pay is $2,000 per month and debt payments total $400 monthly, then their DTI would be 20% ($400 divided by $2,000).

In essence, the DTI represents a percentage of one’s income that is earmarked for servicing debt. A ratio of 40% indicates that 40% of future income is allocated for debt repayments.

Why Debt-to-Income Ratio Matters

While no legal standard mandates a specific DTI for loan approval, there are generally accepted benchmarks, particularly for federal home loans. For instance, guidelines from the Department of Veterans Affairs suggest a maximum DTI of 41% for VA loans and up to 43% for FHA loans. Although approval for such loans with higher ratios is possible, it typically requires compensating factors.

The requirements for conventional loans can vary significantly by lender. While many institutions adhere to the 43% DTI benchmark, some may accommodate ratios as high as 50%, contingent on various factors including income level and existing debt obligations. Larger financial institutions are more inclined to lend to individuals with elevated DTIs if they possess substantial income or have established relationships with the lenders.

It is important to note that empirical evidence indicates higher DTIs correlate with increased risk of payment difficulties among borrowers.

Overview

Debt To Income Calculator is a Commercial software in the category Business developed by Rukshan Marapana.

The latest version of Debt To Income Calculator is 1.2, released on 12/25/2024. It was initially added to our database on 12/25/2024.

Debt To Income Calculator runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Debt To Income Calculator gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.


Boris Weber

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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