Annual Debt Service Calculator

Monthly Principal Payment ($)

Monthly Interest Payment ($)

Other Annual Debt-Related Fees ($)

Total Annual Debt Service

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Understanding Annual Debt Service

In the world of commercial real estate and business finance, Annual Debt Service refers to the total amount of cash required to satisfy a company's or an individual's debt obligations within a single fiscal year. This figure is a critical component for lenders when determining whether a borrower can afford a loan.

How to Calculate Annual Debt Service

The calculation is straightforward but requires precise inputs from your loan amortization schedule. It involves summing the principal repayments and interest payments made over 12 months, plus any mandatory annual fees associated with the debt.

Formula: (Monthly Principal + Monthly Interest) × 12 + Annual Fees = Total Annual Debt Service

Why This Metric Matters

Lenders use the annual debt service to calculate the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). The DSCR is calculated by taking the Net Operating Income (NOI) and dividing it by the annual debt service. A ratio greater than 1.0 indicates that the property or business generates enough income to cover its debt obligations, while a ratio below 1.0 signifies a negative cash flow scenario.

Practical Example

Imagine a small business has a commercial mortgage. Each month, the business pays $2,500 toward the principal and $1,200 in interest. Additionally, the bank charges a $500 annual administrative fee.

Monthly Payment: $2,500 + $1,200 = $3,700
Subtotal Annual: $3,700 × 12 = $44,400
Total Annual Debt Service: $44,400 + $500 = $44,900

In this example, the business must generate at least $44,900 in net income just to break even on its debt obligations.

Key Components Explained

Principal Repayment: The portion of the payment that reduces the outstanding balance of the loan.
Interest Expense: The cost charged by the lender for borrowing the capital.
Mandatory Fees: Some commercial loans include annual maintenance fees or mortgage insurance premiums that must be included to get an accurate debt service figure.