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Debt Yield Calculator

Measure unlevered property income relative to the lender's loan exposure.

FormulaDebt yield = Annual NOI ÷ Loan amount
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Debt Yield Calculator

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Debt yield
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Planning estimate only. Verify assumptions before making a financial decision.

Worked example

$180,000 of annual NOI on a $2,000,000 loan produces a 9% debt yield.

Methodology

How this calculation works

The calculation divides stabilized annual property NOI by current or proposed loan principal. It does not use interest rate, amortization, or property value.

How to interpret the result

Use lender-consistent NOI with realistic vacancy, management, maintenance, and reserves. Debt yield is distinct from DSCR and loan-to-value.

Limitations

Results are educational planning estimates. They do not include every tax, legal, accounting, financing, or business-specific consideration and are not professional advice.

Sources and further reading

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Formula and example
Debt yield = Annual NOI ÷ Loan amount

$180,000 of annual NOI on a $2,000,000 loan produces a 9% debt yield.

Common use cases
  • Screen commercial real-estate leverage.
  • Compare loans independent of rate.
  • Stress stabilized NOI.
Debt Yield Calculator FAQ

How is debt yield calculated?

The calculation divides stabilized annual property NOI by current or proposed loan principal. It does not use interest rate, amortization, or property value.

What should I check before using the result?

Use lender-consistent NOI with realistic vacancy, management, maintenance, and reserves. Debt yield is distinct from DSCR and loan-to-value.

Does this calculator provide financial advice?

No. It applies the stated formula to your inputs for educational planning. Validate definitions, timing, accounting treatment, and assumptions before acting.