What is a debt-to-income ratio?

It is your total monthly debt payments divided by your gross monthly income, shown as a percentage. Earning $5,000 a month and paying $2,000 toward debt gives a ratio of 40%.

Which debts should I include?

Recurring obligations a lender would see in your file: housing, auto, credit card minimums, student loans, personal loans, and similar. Groceries, utilities, and subscriptions are living costs, not debt.

Is a 43% ratio good or bad?

Neither, on its own. The ranges shown here are educational reference points. Every lender sets its own thresholds and considers your full profile, not one number.

Does a low ratio mean I will be approved?

No. This calculator cannot and does not predict approval. Saccone Legacy is a consulting and education company, not a lender.

Are my numbers stored?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser, and nothing you type is sent to us.

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Your debt-to-income ratio is the share of your gross monthly income that goes to debt payments. Lenders often look at it, so knowing yours before you apply removes a surprise. This is educational only — it is not an eligibility decision.

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Debt-to-income ratio: The share of your gross monthly income committed to recurring debt payments.
Gross income: What you earn before taxes and deductions — not what lands in your account.
Minimum payment: The smallest amount due on a credit account each month, which is what this ratio uses.
Why lenders look at it: It is one signal of how much room a new payment might have alongside your existing ones.

Frequently asked questions

What is a debt-to-income ratio?: It is your total monthly debt payments divided by your gross monthly income, shown as a percentage. Earning $5,000 a month and paying $2,000 toward debt gives a ratio of 40%.
Which debts should I include?: Recurring obligations a lender would see in your file: housing, auto, credit card minimums, student loans, personal loans, and similar. Groceries, utilities, and subscriptions are living costs, not debt.
Is a 43% ratio good or bad?: Neither, on its own. The ranges shown here are educational reference points. Every lender sets its own thresholds and considers your full profile, not one number.
Does a low ratio mean I will be approved?: No. This calculator cannot and does not predict approval. Saccone Legacy is a consulting and education company, not a lender.
Are my numbers stored?: No. Everything is calculated in your browser, and nothing you type is sent to us.

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