DSCR Loans for 5–8 Unit and Mixed-Use Investment Properties
Multi-family investment solutions based on property cash flow
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DSCR (5-8)
About program
For investors looking to finance 5-8 unit multi-family properties, the DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) approach simplifies qualification by focusing on property cash flow. This program allows investors to build portfolios without relying on personal income documents. The property’s net rental income should ideally cover or exceed the mortgage payment, making qualification straightforward.
Key features
- 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
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)
Complete loan application
(including income & employment)
Submission form completed
Copy of lease agreement(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)
Complete loan application
(including income & employment)
Submission form completed
Copy of lease agreement(s)
(if applicable)
FAQ
Is there a minimum DSCR ratio required for 5–8 unit or mixed-use DSCR loans?
Yes. For 5–8 unit residential properties, the minimum DSCR ratio required is 1.0. A DSCR below 1.0 is not permitted, as the property must generate enough rental income to fully cover the proposed mortgage payment. This ensures stronger cash-flow stability for investors and aligns with DSCR underwriting standards.
Do all units in a 5–8 unit or mixed-use property need to be rented for DSCR loan qualification?
Yes. To qualify for a DSCR loan on 5–8 unit or mixed-use properties, all rental units must be leased and producing income. Because DSCR loans rely solely on property cash flow, not personal income, fully rented occupancy is necessary to establish an accurate DSCR calculation and meet program requirements.
Can a borrower qualify for a DSCR loan if part of the building is owner-occupied?
Typically no. DSCR loans are designed for non-owner-occupied, investment-only properties. If any portion of the building is owner-occupied, the property may not meet DSCR eligibility requirements, and different underwriting guidelines or loan programs may apply.
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
Bank statements
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Business or personal
- 50% standard expense
- Min 10% expense with accountant letter
- Non-perm up to 90% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- 3 month cash-out seasoning allowed
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
Profit & loss only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- No bank statements
- 12 or 24 months accepted
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- 3 months cash-out seasoning allowed
- 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
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
- 100% of checking, savings, money market
- 70% of stocks, bonds, mutual funds
- Divide by 84
DSCR loans (1–4 units)
- 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
Foreign national
- Bank statement and P&L up to 80% LTV
- DSCR ≥ 1 up to 75% LTV
- No DSCR ratio up to 65% LTV
- 6 months reserves
- No deposit sourcing
- No credit reference letters
- No asset seasoning in US account
- No visa
- Loan amounts up to $1.5m
- Condotels, studios, condos, 2-4 up to 70% LTV
- ITIN borrowers allowed
- No 3rd party primary address verification
1099 only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- 1 or 2 years - 1099 or transcripts
- 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
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
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
- 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 <$250k
- Non-permanent residents allowed
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