19/06/2026
Your Income Fluctuates, But Your Bank’s DSR Calculation Doesn’t
Commission earners know this very well:
One month income looks strong.
Next month income may drop.
Another month payment may delay.
But when you apply for a housing loan, personal financing, or refinancing, the bank usually will not look at your “best month” only.
For variable income, banks commonly review your past commission records and average them out over several months.
That means your true eligible income may be lower than what you feel you are earning during a good month.
Example:
Month 1: RM8,000
Month 2: RM6,000
Month 3: RM10,000
Month 4: RM4,000
Month 5: RM7,000
Month 6: RM5,000
6-month total: RM40,000
Average monthly income: RM6,667
So even if you earned RM10,000 in one good month, the bank may assess your affordability closer to the average figure, subject to their internal policy.
That average income will then be used to calculate your DSR.
Simple DSR idea:
Monthly commitments ÷ assessed monthly income × 100
If your commitments are too high, your eligible loan amount may be affected.
For commission earners, the goal is not only to earn more.
The goal is to understand how the bank reads your income.
Before applying for a loan, refinancing, or debt restructuring, it is better to check:
1️⃣Your 6-month income average
2️⃣Your current monthly commitments
3️⃣Your CCRIS record
4️⃣Your estimated DSR
5️⃣Your possible financing eligibility
Not sure what your true eligible DSR looks like?
Message us for a simple income + DSR review.