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North Dakota DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with North Dakota 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$12,856/yr

Operating Expenses(North Dakota defaults)

Total Expenses$8,343/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$1,572

North Dakota Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

6.8%

Median Price

$281K

Property Tax

0.94%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Local Factors

  • -Oil industry cycles in the Bakken region create boom-bust rental demand
  • -Harsh winters increase maintenance and heating costs significantly
  • -Fargo is the most stable rental market with university and healthcare employment

DSCR

0.24x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$4,513/yr
Annual Debt Service$18,862/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-1,196
Annual Cash Flow$-14,349
DSCR0.24x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$18,862
Property Tax$2,641
Insurance$2,786
Maintenance$1,800
Management$1,116
Vacancy$1,088

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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