Kevin Graff

Underwriting with a Debt Yield Metric

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Over the last few years, I have observed more frequent use of a debt yield calculation as a part of commercial real estate (CRE) underwriting. The reason is due to the simplicity of the debt yield formula and its higher degree of consistency when compared to alternative underwriting metrics such as loan to value (LTV) and debt service coverage ratio (DSCR). Even so, I have not observed the addition of a debt yield metric to the CRE lending policies of community-based financial institutions (CBFIs).

So, what’s the big deal?  

My curiosity as to how a debt yield metric could add value to CBFI commercial real estate underwriting led me to create the example below. The example identifies and highlights the differences when applying the LTV and DSCR metrics in the underwriting of a credit opportunity as compared to a debt yield metric.

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Did you know….

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A lot has changed over the last few years – and those advancements and innovation in technology and communication has allowed for Integrity Loan Review to also evolve. Our services remain uniquely tailored to your financial institution while maintaining efficient and timely service directly from our ownership team. We believe our expertise plays an integral role in enhancing our customers’ risk management and credit department effectiveness.

Our advantage above others is a local feel with nationwide capabilities. We hope you continue to grow with us as we continue to broaden our reach!

Portfolio Statistics

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I am always amazed at the number of detailed statistics sports broadcasters report regarding a specific player or team.   It is almost unimaginable the amount of record keeping that takes place in sports today.  It is also amazing how much this data is mined to find relevant information to provide an advantage to a team or a player.   For example,  “Stat to know: The Packers’ Rodgers and Adams connected on 76.7% of their attempts this season, the second-highest rate among the 60 QB-WR duos with 150 attempts in the past 20 seasons.” per NFL Next Gen Stats[1].

[1] NFL playoffs: Packers-Rams matchup features clash of No. 1 offense, defense – Green Bay Packers Blog- ESPN

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