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How this result was calculated

The formula, your substituted values, and the evaluated result are shown below.

Results are estimates. Rates should be entered as annual percentages unless the field states otherwise.

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About this calculator

Calculate debt-to-income ratio calculator using clearly labelled financial inputs and an instant result.

Calculator guide

How the debt-to-income ratio calculator works

This calculator measures how much of your gross monthly income goes to debt repayments:

DTI (%) = monthly debt payments ÷ gross monthly income × 100

Include the minimum repayments on all debts: home loan or rent-to-own, car loans, personal loans, credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later and student debt repayments.

Worked example

  1. Monthly repayments: mortgage $1,900 + car loan $350 + credit card minimum $150 = $2,400
  2. Gross monthly income: $8,000
  3. DTI: 2,400 ÷ 8,000 × 100 = 30%

What the result means

Repayment DTIGeneral reading
Under 30%Comfortable for most households
30–40%Manageable, but watch your spending
40–50%Stretched; limited buffer for rate rises
Over 50%High risk of financial stress

These are general guides, not lending rules.

Two different "DTI" measures

The figure here is the repayment ratio, common in the US and in budgeting. Australian lenders and regulators also use a second measure: total debt ÷ gross annual income. For example, $540,000 of debt on a $90,000 income is a DTI of 6. Loans at six times income or more are considered higher risk and get extra scrutiny.

Improving your ratio

What is a good debt-to-income ratio?

For repayments, under about 30% of gross income is generally comfortable. Above 40–50% leaves little buffer.

Is rent included in debt-to-income?

For budgeting, include rent as a housing cost. Lenders assessing a new home loan look at your existing debts and the proposed loan.

How do Australian banks measure DTI?

Often as total debt divided by gross annual income. Six times income or more is considered high.