Mortgage & DSCR Payment Calculator
Calculate monthly mortgage payments for investment properties. Toggle between conventional mortgage and DSCR loan mode to see your full payment breakdown, cash flow, and debt service coverage ratio.
Standard mortgage calculator with escrow breakdown.
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Conventional vs. DSCR Loans for Investors
Real estate investors have two primary financing paths, each with distinct qualification requirements and trade-offs:
| Feature | Conventional | DSCR |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | Personal income, DTI, credit | Property income (DSCR ratio) |
| Down Payment | 15-25% | 20-25% |
| Interest Rate | Lower | 0.5-1.5% higher |
| Loan Limit | 10 financed properties | No limit |
| Tax Returns | Required | Not required |
| Best For | W-2 earners, first 10 properties | Self-employed, scaling investors |
Understanding DSCR
The Debt Service Coverage Ratio is the property's net operating income divided by its debt service (mortgage payment):
DSCR = NOI / Annual Debt Service
- DSCR 1.25+ — Strong. The property generates 25% more income than needed to cover the mortgage. Most lenders are comfortable here.
- DSCR 1.0-1.24 — Meets minimum. The property covers its debt but has thin margin. May qualify with higher rates or more down payment.
- DSCR below 1.0 — The property doesn't generate enough income to cover the mortgage. Some lenders offer “no-ratio” or 0.75 DSCR programs with significant rate premiums.