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Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

Commercial lenders most commonly use the DSCR to determine if a particular commercial property will be able to generate sufficient net operating income (NOI) to service the proposed loan or debt.

The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is calculated by dividing the net operating income (NOI) of a property by its annual debt service, which includes interest payments and principal amortization.

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Commercial Loan Sizing

Commercial Real Estate Loan Sizing

A focal point of the CRE finance underwriting process is loan sizing. Loan sizing consists of a commercial lender evaluating the cash flow of the subject property to determine the maximum loan amount (“ceiling”) to consider in a particular financing transaction.

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Capital Markets Update

U.S. Savings and Debt Trends Raise Concerns

Overall, the declining savings and rising debt trends create a challenging environment for commercial real estate lending. It could lead to a decrease in loan availability, higher borrowing costs, and a slowdown in the overall market.

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Most Active CRE Financing Sources By Property Type

This CRE lending snapshot summarizes real estate financing trends in 2023, highlighting the most active lenders for different property types. This data is intended to help real estate investors and professionals understand which lenders were most active for different property types during 2023.

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