ASC ASC Debt and Financing Analysis

Question 1

What does DSCR stand for in ARGUS debt modeling?

Accepted Answer

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

Answer

Debt Structure Calculation Report

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Default Scenario Cost Rate

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Deferred Security Cash Reserve

Question 2

In ARGUS, which metric represents the maximum loan amount as a percentage of property value?

Accepted Answer

LTV

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NOI

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IRR

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DSC

Question 3

When modeling a floating rate loan in ARGUS, which input is used to set the base interest rate index?

Accepted Answer

Index rate

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Cap rate

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Discount rate

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Spread rate

Question 4

In ARGUS, what happens to the loan balance when you model an interest-only loan period?

Accepted Answer

It remains constant with no principal reduction

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It decreases at an accelerated rate

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It increases due to negative amortization

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It is automatically refinanced

Question 5

Which ARGUS feature allows you to model multiple loan tranches on a single property?

Accepted Answer

Debt tab with multiple financing layers

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Waterfall module

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IRR calculator

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Lease rollover schedule

Question 6

What is a balloon payment in the context of ARGUS loan modeling?

Accepted Answer

The lump sum principal due at loan maturity

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An additional monthly interest charge

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A prepayment penalty fee

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An origination fee added to the loan balance