Debt-to-Income (DTI) & FOIR Calculator
Your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio compares your total monthly debt payments to your gross monthly income. Lenders use it as a primary metric to assess creditworthiness and repayment risk.
Sensitivity Analysis
Evaluate how variations in key operational drivers impact Debt-to-Income (DTI %).
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Formula & Methodology
DTI (%) = (Total Monthly Debt Obligations / Gross Monthly Income) * 100Total DebtSum of all home loan, car loan, personal loan, and credit card monthly payments.
IncomeTotal pre-tax monthly household earnings.
Practical Worked Example
A borrower with Rs 1,20,000 monthly income pays Rs 30,000 rent/mortgage, Rs 10,000 auto loan, and Rs 5,000 personal loan.
Interpretation & Industry Benchmarks
DTI measures solvency risk and the probability of borrower default during economic downturns.
Easily qualifies for prime mortgage and loan rates.
Standard qualification threshold for most retail banks.
May be rejected or require co-signers and collateral.
Industry Nuance: In India, Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio (FOIR) is used interchangeably with DTI.
Analytical Limitations
- Does not include variable living expenses such as food, utilities, and healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good DTI ratio for a home loan?
A total DTI below 36% to 40% is ideal for getting the lowest interest rates and rapid loan approval.