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Minnesota DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with Minnesota 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$18,572/yr

Operating Expenses(Minnesota defaults)

Total Expenses$9,684/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$1,980

Minnesota Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

5.8%

Median Price

$354K

Property Tax

0.99%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Local Factors

  • -Minneapolis-St. Paul has strong corporate employment base (Fortune 500 HQs)
  • -Rent stabilization ordinance in St. Paul (passed 2021) affects investor returns
  • -Cold climate increases heating and winter maintenance costs

DSCR

0.37x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$8,888/yr
Annual Debt Service$23,762/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-1,240
Annual Cash Flow$-14,874
DSCR0.37x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$23,762
Property Tax$3,505
Insurance$2,808
Maintenance$1,800
Management$1,571
Vacancy$1,060

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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