DSCR loans
Qualify based on the property's rental income instead of your tax returns. I'll help you see if the numbers work.
How a DSCR loan can help
DSCR stands for debt service coverage ratio. It compares the property's monthly rent to its full monthly payment, including principal, interest, taxes, insurance and any HOA dues.
| Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|
| Above 1.0 | Rent covers more than the full payment |
| 1.0 | Rent and the full payment are about equal |
| Below 1.0 | Rent doesn't fully cover the payment, and options are usually more limited |
A DSCR loan is a mortgage for investment property that qualifies mainly on the property's rental income compared with its monthly payment, rather than your personal income.
No. DSCR loans are for investment properties, not your primary home or second home.
Lenders usually use the appraiser's market rent estimate, a current lease, or both. Short-term rental rules vary by lender.
DSCR loans are non-QM loans, so pricing and down payments are usually different from conventional investment loans, and some include prepayment penalties. I'll compare both so you can see the full picture.
Yes. Lenders still review your credit, assets, reserves and experience, and those can affect your options.
Send me the deal and I'll run the numbers with you.
DSCR loans are non-QM business-purpose loans for investment properties. Guidelines, ratios and availability vary by lender and can change. This is general information, not tax or legal advice, and not an offer or commitment to lend. Not all applicants or properties qualify.