DSCR Rental Loans — Qualify on Cash Flow, Not Income | Investor Funding Guide
📈 LONG-TERM RENTAL FINANCING

DSCR RENTAL
LOANS

Qualify based on your property's cash flow — not your personal income. No tax returns, no W-2s, no employment verification. Just the deal speaking for itself.

QUICK STATS

Typical DSCR loan parameters
Loan Amount$75K – $3M
Max LTVUp to 80%
Min DSCR0.75
Rates From6.99%
Term30-year fixed
Properties1 – 4 Unit
WHAT IS DSCR?

Loans that qualify on
cash flow — not you.

DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio. It's the simple math of: rental income ÷ monthly mortgage payment. If your property's rent covers the loan payment, you qualify — regardless of your W-2 income, tax returns, or employment status.

This makes DSCR loans the #1 choice for self-employed investors, full-time landlords, and anyone scaling a portfolio without the income-doc headaches of conventional loans.

  • No tax returns required
  • No W-2 or employment verification
  • No personal income calculation
  • Close in your LLC for asset protection
  • Unlimited properties — no portfolio cap

DSCR CALCULATION

How DSCR is calculated for an example rental.

Monthly Rent$2,800
Monthly PITI$2,150
DSCR Ratio 1.30
✓ APPROVED
DSCR > 1.0 = Property cash flows.
DSCR = 1.0 = Breakeven.
DSCR < 1.0 = May still qualify with stronger reserves or down payment.
LOAN TERMS

DSCR LOAN TERMS

Built for serious portfolio investors. 30-year fixed terms with the flexibility to scale.

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$3M
Max Loan Amount
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80%
Max LTV
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30YR
Fixed Term
UNLTD
Property Count
IDEAL FOR

WHO USES DSCR LOANS

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SELF-EMPLOYED INVESTORS

Business owners and 1099 contractors whose tax returns don't reflect their full earning power.

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PORTFOLIO BUILDERS

Investors scaling beyond 4-10 conventional loans into 20, 50, 100+ properties.

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SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Airbnb & VRBO investors using actual short-term rental income to qualify.

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BRRRR INVESTORS

Buy-rehab-rent-refinance investors moving from bridge loans into long-term financing.

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ASSET-PROTECTION

Investors who want to hold properties in an LLC instead of personal name for liability protection.

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OUT-OF-STATE INVESTORS

Buying rentals in different states than where you live — no problem with DSCR.

HOW IT WORKS

FAST PATH TO FUNDED

1

APPLY

Quick application — property address, purchase price, expected rent. No tax returns needed.

2

RENT ANALYSIS

We order an appraisal with rent schedule (1007/1025) to verify market rent and DSCR.

3

UNDERWRITING

Light docs: ID, bank statements, entity docs. Most deals approved in 7-10 days.

4

CLOSE

Close in your LLC. 30-year fixed in place. Set it, forget it, collect rent.

FAQ

DSCR QUESTIONS

What's the minimum DSCR I need to qualify?
Most programs require 1.0 DSCR (rent covers PITI exactly). Stronger programs go down to 0.75 with higher down payment or reserves. Above 1.25 you'll typically get the best rates and highest LTV.
Can I use short-term rental (Airbnb) income?
Yes. Several lenders in our network accept STR income — typically using a 12-month trailing average from AirDNA or actual booking data. Some programs accept a market-based STR rent estimate from the appraiser.
Do I need to live in the property?
No. DSCR loans are strictly for non-owner-occupied investment properties. If you want to live in the home, you'll need a conventional or owner-occupied product.
What credit score do I need?
Most DSCR programs start at 660 FICO, with the best rates available at 720+. Some specialty lenders go down to 620 with stronger DSCR or larger down payment.
Is there a prepayment penalty?
Most DSCR loans have a step-down prepay penalty (typically 5/4/3/2/1 over 5 years). You can buy out the prepay for a higher rate, or choose a "no prepay" option which costs about 0.5-1% in rate.
Can I cash-out refinance with DSCR?
Absolutely. Cash-out refis up to 75% LTV are common. Great for BRRRR investors pulling capital out after a rehab to recycle into the next deal.

READY TO SCALE YOUR PORTFOLIO?

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