Glossary
Common Real Estate Terms
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There are currently 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter D.
Debt Service
The periodic payments required to cover the interest payments -- and usually also including a portion of the principal amount -- of a loan.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) measures the cash flow available to cover the property's debt obligation. This ratio is calculated by dividing the net operating income by the total debt service. A DSCR of 1.0 shows there is enough net operating income to cover 100% of the debt service.