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DSCR Rental Loans

DSCR rental loans qualify based on the property's income — not the borrower's personal tax returns. Ideal for investors with multiple properties or complex income structures who need a straightforward path to long-term financing.

Loan Range

$100,000 – $5,000,000

Term Range

30 years (fixed/ARM)

Structure

DSCR-based financing for long-term rental portfolios

What It's Used For

Common Use Cases

Acquire long-term buy-and-hold rental properties

Refinance existing rental portfolio debt

Cash-out equity from stabilized rentals

Transition a completed flip to a long-term rental

Build a scalable portfolio without W-2 income requirements

Program Details

Key Features

Qualification based on debt service coverage ratio (DSCR)

No personal income or tax return verification required

Loan amounts from $100K to $5M+

30-year fixed, ARM, and interest-only options

Single-family, 2–4 unit, and small multi-family eligible

Available for purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash-out

How It Works

How This Financing Is Structured

DSCR loans underwrite the property's rental income rather than the borrower's personal income. The debt service coverage ratio — net operating income divided by total debt service — must typically exceed 1.20x. These are long-term, fully amortizing loans structured like conventional mortgages.

Fit Assessment

Is This the Right Program?

✓ This program IS a good fit when:

  • Investors building long-term rental portfolios
  • Properties with stable, documentable rental income
  • Investors who prefer asset-based underwriting
  • Landlords refinancing existing rental debt

✗ This program is NOT the right fit when:

  • Properties that are vacant with no lease in place
  • Owner-occupied properties — not investor programs
  • Borrowers needing fast close with no documentation
  • Properties with below-market or subsidized rents

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