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)
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 unitproperties, the lender focuses on rental income to cover the monthly mortgage payment. If the rental income meets or exceeds themortgage 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
- Unlimited cash in hand ≤65% LTV
- SFR, condos, 2-4 up to 80% LTV
- Condotels and studios up to 75% LTV
- 2 months reserves
- 3 months cash out seasoning
- Cash-out used for reserves
- AIR DNA & STR income accepted
- Loan amounts up to $3.5m
- Unlimited 30 days lates allowed
- Vacant properties allowed
- 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)
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.
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