Is debt service coverage important for the approval of the commercial loan?
Yes, it is one of the key factors as to whether a commercial loan is approved. Debt service coverage is the ratio of cash available (after all property expenses) for loan payments to the loan payment. Expressed as: Net Operating Income (NOI) / Principal and Interest on proposed mortgage. Most commercial Lenders require a DSCR of 1.20:1 or higher for most property types.