Eligible Property Types
- Single-family residential investment properties (non-owner-occupied)
- 2–4 unit residential investment properties
- Condominiums (investor-owned, non-warrantable eligible)
- Short-term rental / vacation rental properties (market-dependent)
- Long-term stabilized rental properties
Common Use Cases
- Acquisition financing for stabilized single-family or small multifamily rental properties
- Rate-and-term refinance of existing investment property loans
- Cash-out refinance to recapitalize equity from stabilized rental assets
- Portfolio refinance of multiple residential investment properties
- Transition from bridge or hard money financing to permanent DSCR product
Typical Borrower Profile
- Experienced residential real estate investors with a documented rental property portfolio
- Sponsors acquiring or refinancing non-owner-occupied single-family or small multifamily rental properties
- Investors seeking cash flow-based underwriting without personal income documentation requirements
- Real estate professionals expanding a stabilized buy-and-hold portfolio
Required Documentation
- Executed lease agreements or rent roll for subject property
- Property appraisal or broker price opinion (BPO)
- Borrower entity documents (operating agreement, articles of organization)
- Personal financial statement and credit authorization
- Property insurance declarations page
- 12–24 months mortgage or rental history (if applicable)
- Purchase contract or existing title/deed (for refi)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DSCR loan and who is it for?
A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan is a business-purpose loan for non-owner-occupied residential investment properties. Qualification is based on the rental income the property generates relative to the proposed debt service — not the borrower's personal W-2 income or tax returns. It is designed for real estate investors, not owner-occupants.
What DSCR ratio is required?
Minimum DSCR requirements vary by program and borrower profile. A DSCR of 1.10x or higher is a common baseline, meaning the property's gross rental income covers at least 110% of the proposed monthly debt service. Below-1.0 DSCR scenarios may be considered for strong sponsors with compensating factors.
Is this a consumer mortgage product?
No. DSCR loans are business-purpose loans for non-owner-occupied investment properties. They are not consumer mortgage products and are not regulated as such under TILA or RESPA. They are intended for real estate investors and businesses only.
Can I use a DSCR loan to finance a short-term rental (Airbnb)?
Short-term rental properties may be eligible depending on market, documentation, and program availability. Short-term rental income documentation may be subject to additional verification requirements. Contact originations for current program availability.
Request Preliminary Terms
Submit your loan request summary and a member of our originations team will follow up to discuss preliminary terms.
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Lending is limited to the Top 200 U.S. MSAs. Rural and low-population markets are not eligible.
Subject to underwriting, collateral review, borrower qualification, and lender approval. Not a commitment to lend.
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How the Preliminary Term Process Works
Programs are available for qualified sponsors, developers, brokers, and real estate investors. Preliminary terms are subject to underwriting, valuation, market conditions, borrower qualifications, collateral review, and final credit approval.
Step 01
Submit Loan Request Summary
Provide property address, loan amount requested, use of proceeds, and sponsor information through our secure loan request submission portal.
Step 02
Preliminary Review
Our originations team reviews the submission and responds with a preliminary indication of interest and any additional information needed.
Step 03
Term Sheet Issuance
If the loan request meets our program criteria, we issue a preliminary term sheet outlining structure, pricing, and conditions for formal underwriting.