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Massachusetts DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with Massachusetts 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$33,001/yr

Operating Expenses(Massachusetts defaults)

Total Expenses$12,068/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$3,440

Massachusetts Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

4.5%

Median Price

$615K

Property Tax

0.95%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Local Factors

  • -Very low vacancy rates driven by Boston's education and biotech employment centers
  • -Strict tenant protection laws and potential rent stabilization efforts
  • -High barrier to entry but strong appreciation potential in eastern MA

DSCR

0.51x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$20,933/yr
Annual Debt Service$41,282/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-1,696
Annual Cash Flow$-20,349
DSCR0.51x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$41,282
Property Tax$5,843
Insurance$1,698
Maintenance$1,800
Management$2,727
Vacancy$1,091

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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