DSCR Loans
Investor loans qualified by the property's cash flow - not your W-2.
A Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan qualifies real estate investors based on the rental income the property produces, rather than personal income documentation. It's a purpose-built solution for investors scaling a portfolio.


What a DSCR Loan Looks Like
A quick read on who this program fits, what it takes to qualify, and where the money goes - so nothing feels like a surprise.
Who It’s For
Investor loans qualified by the property's cash flow - not your W-2.
- Real estate investors
- Self-employed borrowers with complex tax returns
- LLC-held investment purchases
How You Qualify
Underwriting reviews credit, income, and the property together to build the loan.
- DSCR typically 1.0 or higher (varies by program)
- Credit score generally 640
- 20%–25% down for most programs
What It Costs
Plan for 20%–25% down. Larger down payments improve pricing and reserve requirements. - Similar 2%–5% range as conventional loans, plus any lender origination points on the specific DSCR program.
- No personal income or employment verification
- Close in the name of an LLC
- No limit on the number of financed properties (varies by lender)
What You’ll Need to Qualify
- DSCR typically 1.0 or higher (varies by program)
- Credit score generally 640
- 20%–25% down for most programs
- Reserves of 3–6 months
Have These Ready
- Property lease or market rent analysis
- Two months bank statements
- LLC operating agreement (if applicable)
- Photo ID
- Insurance quote

Not Sure If You Qualify Yet?
A licensed loan advisor will walk your numbers with you - no credit pull, no obligation. You’ll leave the call knowing exactly what to fix first.

The Upside - and What to Weigh
Every program has trade-offs. Here’s the honest picture side by side, without the marketing gloss.
Benefits
- No personal income or employment verification
- Close in the name of an LLC
- No limit on the number of financed properties (varies by lender)
- Fixed, ARM, and interest-only options
Considerations
- Higher rates than owner-occupied loans
- Larger down payment
- Prepayment penalty on some programs
- Owner-occupied buyers - DSCR is investment property only
- Investors whose target property won't hit 1.0 DSCR at market rent
- Borrowers looking for the lowest possible rate (owner-occupied loans price better)

Run the Numbers on a DSCR Loan
Adjust the price, down payment, and rate to see an estimated monthly payment. Great for narrowing the search before you formally apply - a quick preapproval confirms your real numbers.
Estimate only. Taxes, insurance, and PMI vary by location and loan program.
Get Preapproved
From Application to Keys in DSCR loans generally close in 3–5 weeks. Faster than commercial financing.
- 01Apply
Quick online form or a 10-minute call.
- 02Verify
Income, assets, and credit reviewed together.
- 03Appraisal
Property value confirmed for the loan amount.
- 04Close
Sign, fund, and get your keys.
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Read up Before You Apply
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