DSCR

April 25, 2023
How To Calculate DSCR

How to Calculate DSCR: A Simple Guide for the Savvy-ish Investor

Are you a real estate investor who’s a bit confused about what DSCR is and how to calculate it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) can seem like a complicated financial metric that only the most mathematically gifted investors can understand. But fear not! With a little bit of humor and a lot of patience, we’re going to break it down for you. First things first, let’s define what DSCR actually is. In simple terms, DSCR measures a property’s ability to generate enough income to cover its debt obligations. Essentially, it’s a way to determine if a property is generating enough cash flow to pay its mortgage and other debt obligations. This ratio is important for lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a loan, and for investors to assess the profitability of a potential […]
July 21, 2017

What is a Global Debt Service Coverage Ratio and When Does it Affect You?

Not all commercial real estate lenders are created equal. Each lender has their own differences and peculiarities. When evaluating your income for loan purposes, some banks will take the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of just the property that you are financing. Others however, will take into account all of your other properties to arrive at what it’s called the global debt service coverage ratio. This can be troublesome for some borrowers. If they are just breaking even on one or a few properties, it could negatively affect them on another property they are trying to find. It is useful to get a sense of which lenders use the global debt service coverage ratio and which do not. Aurum & Sharpe has extent extensive experience in navigating the confusing lending environment. We evaluate whether your global debt service coverage ratio […]
May 31, 2017

How to Calculate Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

If you’re looking to obtain a loan to finance commercial property, one important metric you’ll need to provide your lender with is the DSCR, or debt service coverage ratio. The DSCR shows how well you will be able to repay the loan, and helps your lender determine the size of the loan. You can calculate it by dividing your business’s net operating income (NOI) by the total debt service. Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) = Net Operating Income (NOI) / total debt service A DSCR of 1.0 means that you’ll be able to pay back your loan with no wiggle room. Obviously, this is not ideal. The DSCR requirement varies by lender, loan type, and property type, but it will always be above 1.0 to provide a cushion in case something goes wrong.   Calculating your NOI Your NOI is defined […]