Your total debts (mortgage payment and fixed obligations including credit card debt, car payments and child support) shouldn't exceed 36 to 43 percent of gross monthly income. (shoprate.com)
Total debt divided by gross monthly income must also be equal to or less than 41 %. (massrealestatenews.com)
Total monthly debt payments (including your mortgage payment) should not exceed 36 percent of total gross monthly income. (realtormag.realtor.org)