Calculation Results
Mortgage Constant (Rm):
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Weighted Cost of Debt:
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Weighted Cost of Equity:
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Derived Cap Rate (Ro):
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Understanding the Band of Investment Method
The Band of Investment is a sophisticated real estate valuation technique used to calculate a Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) based on the financing structure of a property. Unlike market-extraction methods which look at comparable sales, the Band of Investment method builds the Cap Rate from the "ground up" by calculating the weighted average cost of the two primary sources of capital: Debt and Equity.
This approach is particularly useful when comparable sales data is scarce, or when an investor wants to determine the Cap Rate required to satisfy specific lender requirements and return-on-equity goals.
The Logic Behind the Calculation
Real estate investments are typically funded by a "band" of capital layers. The calculation splits the property value into two components:
- Debt Component: represented by the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio and the cost of debt (Mortgage Constant).
- Equity Component: represented by the remaining value (1 – LTV) and the investor's required Return on Equity (Cash-on-Cash return).
The Formula
Cap Rate = (LTV% × Mortgage Constant) + ((1 – LTV%) × Equity Dividend Rate)
Where:
- LTV%: The percentage of the purchase price funded by the loan.
- Mortgage Constant (Rm): The ratio of annual debt service to the total loan amount. This includes both principal and interest.
- Equity Dividend Rate (Re): The required cash-on-cash return rate on the initial equity investment.
Example Calculation
Consider a commercial property investment with the following parameters:
- Loan-to-Value: 75%
- Interest Rate: 6.0%
- Amortization: 25 Years
- Target Equity Return: 12%
First, the calculator determines the Mortgage Constant. For a 6% loan over 25 years, the annual debt service factor is approximately 7.73%.
Next, it weights the components:
- Weighted Debt = 75% × 7.73% = 5.80%
- Weighted Equity = 25% × 12.0% = 3.00%
Derived Cap Rate = 5.80% + 3.00% = 8.80%
When to Use This Calculator
Investors and appraisers use the Band of Investment Cap Rate Calculator when:
- Verifying if a property's asking Cap Rate is justifiable given current lending environments.
- The market lacks sufficient sales data to derive a Cap Rate from comparables.
- Lenders need to ensure the property generates enough income to cover debt service while providing a buffer (related to Debt Service Coverage Ratio).