DSCR and Income-Property Loan Fundamentals: The Underwriting Guide

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The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) measures an income property’s net operating income against its annual debt obligations. Lenders evaluate DSCR alongside loan-to-value and debt yield to determine leverage, pricing, and default risk without relying primarily on personal borrower income.