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DSCR loansqualify on rent,not tax returns.

A DSCR loan qualifies a rental property on its own income. If the rent covers the payment, you may qualify without pay stubs, W-2s or tax returns. It is built for investors growing a portfolio, self-employed buyers and anyone whose tax returns understate what they earn. Available nationwide through our commercial lending desk.

Apply for a DSCR loan Run my DSCR

Secure application, about 10 minutes. A licensed loan officer reviews it and reaches out to walk you through your options.

Is it right for me

Who DSCR works best for.

A strong fit if

  • You are buying or refinancing a rental property
  • Your tax returns show less income than you actually earn
  • You own several properties and are hitting conventional limits
  • You want to close in an LLC
  • You are investing outside the DMV

Compare options if

  • You will live in the property. DSCR is for investment only
  • The rent does not cover the payment and you cannot put more down
  • You qualify easily for conventional. It usually prices lower
Requirements

DSCR guidelines in plain numbers.

DSCR loans are non-QM, so each lender sets its own rules. These are typical ranges.

How it qualifiesMonthly rent divided by the full payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA). That ratio is the DSCR.
Minimum ratio1.0 is a common minimum. 1.25 or higher usually gets the best pricing. Some lenders go below 1.0 with more down.
Down paymentTypically 20% to 25%, more for lower credit or lower ratios.
Credit scoreTypically 660 to 680+.
Properties1 to 4 unit rentals, condos and townhomes. Some lenders allow short term rentals.
VestingMost lenders allow closing in an LLC.
Reserves and prepaymentTypically several months of reserves. Many DSCR loans carry a prepayment penalty that steps down over 3 to 5 years, which can lower the rate.
DSCR calculator

Run your debt service coverage ratio.

Enter the price and the rent. See your ratio, your full payment and your cash flow.

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From a lease or the appraiser's market rent.
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Typically 20% to 25%.
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Example. DSCR rates run higher than owner-occupied loans.
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Debt service coverage ratio0 DSCR

  • Monthly rent
  • Full payment (PITIA)
  • Principal & interest (30 years)
  • Property tax
  • Insurance and HOA
  • Monthly cash flow before repairs and vacancy
  • Loan amount
  • Down payment

DSCR = monthly rent divided by the full payment. Estimate only, not a loan offer. Lender minimums vary.

Price my DSCR loan
DSCR vs conventional investor

Two ways to finance a rental.

Conventional usually prices lower if your tax returns support it. DSCR wins on flexibility and speed.

  1. Apply once

    One secure application, about 10 minutes.

  2. We price both

    DSCR and Conventional investor across our lenders, side by side.

  3. You pick with real numbers

    Payment, cash to close and total cost, in plain terms.

DSCR or Conventional investor?

FeatureConventional investorDSCR
Qualifies onYour personal income and debtsThe property's rent
Tax returnsRequiredNot needed
Down payment15% or moreTypically 20 to 25%
LLC vestingNot allowedUsually allowed
PricingLowerHigher
Price both for me
Questions

DSCR questions we hear every week.

What is a DSCR loan?

A loan that qualifies a rental property on its income. DSCR stands for debt service coverage ratio: the monthly rent divided by the full monthly payment.

What DSCR do I need?

Many lenders accept 1.0, meaning the rent covers the payment. A ratio of 1.25 or higher usually earns better pricing. Some lenders go below 1.0 with a larger down payment.

Do I need tax returns?

Generally no. DSCR loans qualify on the property, not your personal income, so pay stubs, W-2s and tax returns are usually not required.

Can I close in my LLC?

Most DSCR lenders allow it, usually with a personal guarantee.

Can I use short term rental income?

Some lenders allow it, using market data or your rental history. Ask your loan officer which lenders fit your property.

Do you lend outside the DMV?

Yes. DSCR and commercial loans are available nationwide.

Reviewed October 2026 by the Mortgage Experts teamSources: DSCR requirements overview (New Silver)
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