Definitions for "Debt Coverage Ratio"
Keywords:  noi, dcr, net, ratio, annaul
The debt coverage ratio (DCR) is the ratio of net operating income (NOI) to annaul debt service (ADS). When making a loan, the lender wants assurance that the property has the necessary cash flow (NOI) to make the loan payments.
A ratio of effective annual net income to annual principal and interest payments. Also called debt service coverage.
The ration of net operating income to annual debt service.