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New Jersey DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with New Jersey 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$27,914/yr

Operating Expenses(New Jersey defaults)

Total Expenses$14,077/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$2,914

New Jersey Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

5%

Median Price

$521K

Property Tax

1.68%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Local Factors

  • -Highest effective property tax rate in the nation at 1.68%
  • -Strong rental demand from NYC commuters keeps vacancy low
  • -Tenant-friendly laws and rent control in some municipalities

DSCR

0.40x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$13,837/yr
Annual Debt Service$34,972/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-1,761
Annual Cash Flow$-21,135
DSCR0.40x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$34,972
Property Tax$8,753
Insurance$1,208
Maintenance$1,800
Management$2,316
Vacancy$1,042

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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