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'Gateway Properties' is seeking CMHC MLI insurance for a new purpose-built rental apartment building in Halifax. The property's projected Net Operating Income (NOI) is $750,000 per year. The proposed mortgage loan is $12,500,000, with an annual debt service of $600,000 (after a 25-year amortization and current interest rates). What is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) for this project?

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is calculated by dividing the Net Operating Income (NOI) by the annual debt service. Here, $750,000 / $600,000 = 1.25. Th

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Question: 'Gateway Properties' is seeking CMHC MLI insurance for a new purpose-built rental apartment building in Halifax. The property's projected Net Operating Income (NOI) is $750,000 per year. The proposed mortgage loan is $12,500,000, with an annual debt service of $600,000 (after a 25-year amortization and current interest rates). What is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) for this project?

Answer options: ✅ 1.25:1

  • 1.15:1
  • 1.30:1
  • 1.05:1

Correct answer: 1.25:1

Explanation: The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is calculated by dividing the Net Operating Income (NOI) by the annual debt service. Here, $750,000 / $600,000 = 1.25. This ratio is crucial for CMHC MLI underwriting.

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