The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) measures a property's annual net operating income divided by its total annual mortgage payments, indicating whether rental income can cover debt obligations. Canadian lenders typically require a DSCR of 1.1 to 1.3 or higher for investment properties, meaning the property must generate 10-30% more income than needed to service the debt. See also DSCR Loan and Cash Flow.
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