DSCR Loan Calculator for Rental Property

Qualify for a rental property loan based on the property's income, not yours. Calculate your Debt Service Coverage Ratio to see if you meet lender requirements.

✓ DSCR = NOI ÷ Debt Service

✓ Most lenders require 1.0–1.25+

✓ No personal income verification

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DSCR, LTV, monthly payment, and amortization schedule.

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Balloon due at year 10

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Used for DSCR calculation only.

Monthly payment
$7,674.48
Loan amount: $1,125,000.00
DSCR
1.30x
LTV
75.0%
Annual debt service
$92,093.80
Balloon balance
$970,991.44

What Is a DSCR Loan?

A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan qualifies you based on the property's rental income rather than your personal W-2 or tax returns. This makes them ideal for real estate investors, self-employed individuals, and anyone with complex income structures.

The DSCR Formula

DSCR = Net Operating Income ÷ Annual Debt Service

NOI = Gross Rent − Vacancy − Operating Expenses (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management)

DSCR Thresholds

DSCRMeaningLender View
Below 1.0Property loses moneyDecline
1.0Breaks evenMinimum for some lenders
1.2525% cushionStandard requirement
1.5+Strong cash flowBest rates available

Example

A rental property generates $3,000/month gross rent with $600/month operating expenses. Loan payment is $1,800/month. DSCR = ($3,000 − $600) × 12 ÷ ($1,800 × 12) = $28,800 ÷ $21,600 = 1.33 — qualifies with most lenders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DSCR loan?\u25BE
A loan that qualifies you based on the property's rental income rather than personal income. DSCR = NOI ÷ Debt Service.
How do I calculate DSCR?\u25BE
DSCR = Net Operating Income ÷ Annual Debt Service. Most lenders require at least 1.0 to 1.25.