DSCR Loans for 1–4 Unit Investment Properties
Investment property loans for 1-4 unit properties based on Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Series Z (≥0.75)
Series 1 (No Ratio)
Series 2 (≥0.75)
Series 3 (≥0.75)
Series 4 (≥0.80)
Series 5 (≥0.75)
Series 6 (No Ratio)
Series 7 (≥1.00)
Series 8
DSCR (1-4)
About program
DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans measure property cash flow rather than the borrower’s personal income. For 1-4 unit properties, the lender focuses on rental income to cover the monthly mortgage payment. If the rental income meets or exceeds the mortgage payment (DSCR ≥ 1.0), borrowers can qualify with minimal personal income documentation.
Key features
- No deposit sourcing
- No minimum DSCR ratio up to 75% LTV
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- 2 months reserves
- Cash-out used for reserves
- AIR DNA & STR income accepted
- Loan amounts up to $5m for preferred brokers
- Rural up to 20 acres allowed
Required to Disclose
Credit report
(cannot be older than 60 days) - must be merged into the LOS.
Borrowers' ID
(passport or driver's license).
Purchase contract
(if applicable)
Submission form completed
Copy of lease agreement(s)
(if applicable)
Copies short term income statement(s)
(if applicable)
Required to Underwrite
(in addition to above)
Credit report
(cannot be older than 60 days) - must be merged into the LOS.
Borrowers' ID
(passport or driver's license).
Purchase contract
(if applicable)
Submission form completed
Copy of lease agreement(s)
(if applicable)
Copies short term income statement(s)
(if applicable)
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FAQ
What happens if a property’s DSCR is below 1.0?
Some DSCR loan programs will still allow a DSCR below 1.0 or even a no-ratio loan. However, the borrower may need to meet additional requirements such as a lower LTV, stronger credit profile, or accept a higher interest rate. These options give mortgage brokers more flexibility when working with properties that do not fully cover their payment.
Can I use Airbnb or short-term rental income to qualify for a DSCR loan?
Yes. This program allows the use of Airbnb and short-term rental income for qualification. Accepted options may include AirDNA reports, a 12-month lookback on short-term rental income, or a short-term 1007. This helps brokers qualify properties that perform better as STRs than long-term rentals.
Are first-time investors or first-time homebuyers eligible for a DSCR loan?
Yes. First-time investors and first-time homebuyers can qualify under this DSCR program, as long as they meet certain eligibility requirements. This opens the door for new investors entering the rental property market with non-QM financing.
Other programs
Standard Doc
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Non-perm up to 90% LTV
- DTI up to 55%
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
- Loan amounts up to $5m for preferred brokers
Bank Statements
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- 50% standard expense
- Min 10% expense with accountant letter
- Non-perm up to 90% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
- Loan amounts up to $5m for preferred brokers
Profit & Loss Only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- No bank statements
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $3m
- CPA, EA, CTEC, PTIN
Asset Utilization
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $3.5m
- Loan amounts up to $5m for preferred brokers
- 100% of checking, savings, money market
- 70% of stocks, bonds, mutual funds
Foreign National
- Bank statement and P&L up to 80% LTV
- DSCR ≥ 1 up to 75% LTV
- No deposit sourcing
- No credit reference letters
- No asset seasoning in US account
- No visa
- Loan amounts up to $2m
- No 3rd party primary address verification
1099 Only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- 12/24 month average minus expense ratio
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- 3 months cash-out seasoning allowed
- Cash-out used for reserves
- Loan amounts up to $4m
- Loan amounts up to $5m for preferred brokers
DSCR (5–8 units & 2–8 mixed use)
- No deposit sourcing
- Min DSCR of 1
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- $1m cash in hand
- Cash-out up to 65% LTV
- Commercial space <50% allowed
- Loan amounts up to $2m
- Non perms up to 75% LTV
Cross Collateral
- No deposit sourcing
- Min DSCR of 1.2
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Minimum per property balance $50k
- Minimum of 3 properties
- Maximum of 25 properties
- Cash-out up to 65% LTV
WVOE Only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- No tax return, W2, or paystubs
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $3m
- 2 months bank statements required
Closed End Second
- Cash-out used for reserves
- Loan amounts up to $500k
- Loan amounts up to $750k case by case
- Combined loan amount up to $5m
- Standard doc, bank statements, P&L, WVOE, & 1099 income types
- Primary, second homes, and investment
- AVM only for loan amounts <$400k
- Non-permanent residents allowed

