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Kentucky DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with Kentucky market data. Net Operating Income ÷ Annual Debt Service. Lenders use DSCR to qualify investor loans — most require 1.15–1.25 minimum.

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Rental Income

Effective Gross Income$14,769/yr

Operating Expenses(Kentucky defaults)

Total Expenses$8,606/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$1,471

Kentucky Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

6.8%

Median Price

$263K

Property Tax

0.72%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Local Factors

  • -Louisville and Lexington are the primary rental markets with steady demand
  • -High insurance costs relative to home values due to storm exposure
  • -Affordable entry prices with moderate cash flow potential

DSCR

0.35x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$6,163/yr
Annual Debt Service$17,654/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-958
Annual Cash Flow$-11,490
DSCR0.35x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$17,654
Property Tax$1,894
Insurance$3,643
Maintenance$1,800
Management$1,269
Vacancy$1,095

What does this mean?

A DSCR below 1.0 means the property doesn't generate enough income to cover its debt payments. The investor must cover the shortfall out of pocket. Most lenders won't fund this deal.

Why DSCR matters

DSCR loans let investors qualify based on the property's income — not personal W-2s or tax returns. The ratio tells lenders whether the rental income can cover the mortgage. A higher DSCR means lower risk and often better rates.

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