PROPERTY PERFORMANCE FIRST

DSCR

Let the property make its case.

A FOCUSED FINANCING CONVERSATION

Let the property make its case.

Debt Service Coverage Ratio financing evaluates rental income relative to debt obligations. For eligible investment properties, that can open a financing conversation centered on property cash flow rather than personal income alone.

Lenders may also review credit, reserves, valuation, experience, and other eligibility requirements.

THE DETAILS THAT MATTER

Read the income behind the asset.

01

Income that can be supported

Prepare existing leases or a supported rental estimate, along with occupancy information. Clearly distinguish current collections from projected income.

02

The full operating picture

Property income must be considered alongside debt payments and relevant expenses. Commercial-property reviews and residential rental programs may calculate coverage differently; ask which method applies.

03

Ownership beyond a ratio

Credit, available reserves, valuation, property condition, and the borrowing entity can also matter. A strong income story is one part of a complete lending review.

Perform

A CLOSER LOOK

Is there one DSCR threshold for every property?

No. Calculation methods and minimum coverage requirements vary by lender and program. Ask how rent, expenses, taxes, insurance, and debt service will be treated for your specific property.