DSCR loan calculator

DSCR Loan in Alabama: Calculator & Requirements

Run the numbers on a Alabama rental property in seconds. The calculator below is pre-filled with typical Alabama property-tax (~0.41%) and insurance assumptions, computes your estimated DSCR, and compares selected inputs with published investor-lender program criteria. Providers apply their own credit, reserve, documentation, property, and underwriting rules.

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Monthly market rent

Purchase price / value

Down payment

Interest rate

Term

yrs

Annual property taxes

Annual insurance

Monthly HOA

StateProperty type

Example result · edit the inputs before relying on this screen

Debt service coverageHigher coverage

1.32

DSCR

Estimated rent is at least 1.25× PITIA at these inputs; provider underwriting still applies.

Loan amount: $210,000
Monthly P&I: $1,468
PITIA / mo: $1,739
Rent minus PITIA / mo: $561
Simplified cap rate*: 8.7%
Max loan @ 1.25: $224,442

*Excludes vacancy, maintenance, management, utilities, and other operating expenses.

PITIA breakdown: P&I $1,468 + taxes $96 + insurance $175 + HOA $0.

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Edit the example assumptions and select the property state. We will then compare only the visible DSCR, loan-size, state, and property-type criteria. Credit, reserves, appraisal, title, documentation, and provider underwriting are not checked here.

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This is an educational estimate, not a loan offer, pre-approval, or commitment to lend. Providers determine rates, terms, eligibility, transaction classification, and applicable requirements. Not financial, legal, or tax advice.

How DSCR is calculated

DSCR equals gross monthly rent divided by PITIA (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any HOA). A ratio of 1.00 means rent exactly covers the payment; 1.25+ represents more rent coverage in this calculator. A provider may use different thresholds or calculations.

▸Higher coverage: DSCR ≥ 1.25 — some programs advertise more favorable tiers.

▸Breakeven to higher coverage: 1.00-1.25 — provider criteria still apply.

▸Below breakeven: 0.75-1.00 — compare lower leverage or programs that publish no-ratio options.

▸Does not pencil: below 0.75.

Frequently asked

What DSCR do I need for a loan in Alabama?+

Many published DSCR programs use a benchmark near 1.00, but lender overlays and pricing vary. Use the calculator above with your real rent and expenses for an educational estimate.

Are property taxes in Alabama high for DSCR?+

Birmingham and Huntsville have some of the lowest property taxes in the country, which helps DSCR; insurance runs a touch higher due to storm exposure.

Do DSCR loans check my personal income?+

Many DSCR programs focus primarily on the property's rent relative to PITIA rather than conventional personal-income underwriting. Documentation and guarantor requirements still vary by lender and file.

How much down payment do DSCR lenders require?+

Published leverage limits vary by provider, transaction, property, credit profile, and market. A larger down payment lowers the loan amount and estimated principal and interest, which raises the calculated DSCR.

What credit score is needed?+

Published minimums commonly begin around 620-680 FICO. Credit tiers, pricing, leverage, and other requirements vary by provider and can change.