10/18/2026
DTI explainer (Debt-to-Income Ratio)
DTI, your lendersβ favorite number π Your debt-to-income ratio is how much of your monthly income goes toward paying debts.
How to work it out:
π Add up your monthly debt payments
β Divide by your monthly income before taxes
βοΈ Multiply by 100
Example: $1,050 in debt payments Γ· $3,000 in income = 35%. Aim to keep it under 35% π Save this for the next time you apply for credit π and follow for more money terms, made simple.