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A criteria-driven shortlist of the best DSCR lenders, scored on DSCR floor, FICO floor, loan range, and foreign-national access — not on who paid the most.
May 30, 2026 · 14 min read
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Commercial DSCR lenders fund what residential DSCR programs won't — 5+ unit multifamily, mixed-use, small commercial. A thinner market, with a different shortlist.
May 30, 2026 · 9 min read
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Direct DSCR lenders quote their own product; brokers quote 5–15 at once. Here's when each wins, and how to tell a true direct lender from a broker in disguise.
May 30, 2026 · 8 min read
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DSCR loan credit score: how FICO moves your rate, LTV, and program eligibility — plus the credit work that moves the needle before you apply.
May 22, 2026 · 12 min read
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How foreign nationals qualify for a DSCR loan in the US — eligibility, LTV caps, reserves, documents, and the entity setup most lenders require.
May 22, 2026 · 13 min read
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DSCR loans qualify self-employed investors on rental income, not tax returns. Here's how to qualify, what's required, and the trap most guides miss.
May 22, 2026 · 13 min read
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A cash-out refinance replaces your mortgage with a larger loan and pays you the difference. Here's how it works for investors and when the math breaks.
May 22, 2026 · 11 min read
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Knowing when to cash-out refinance matters more than knowing how. A framework for investors: equity, deployment, rate, and the break-even math.
May 22, 2026 · 11 min read
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How does a DSCR loan work? The property qualifies, not you. Here's the underwriting logic, the DSCR test, and the full loan lifecycle.
May 17, 2026 · 13 min read
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How to get a DSCR loan, start to finish: run your numbers, pick a lender, get a term sheet, document, appraise, and close — what to do at each step.
May 17, 2026 · 14 min read
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A good DSCR ratio isn't one number. See what 1.0, 1.25, and 1.5 unlock by lender tier and strategy — and why 1.0 is a floor, not a safe number.
May 17, 2026 · 13 min read
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The cash from a refinance isn't taxed — it's a loan, not income. But for investors, two catches decide what it really costs at tax time.
May 16, 2026 · 8 min read
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A DSCR appraisal sets two numbers — property value and market rent. The rent figure can sink your deal even when the value comes in fine.
May 16, 2026 · 9 min read
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DSCR loan closing costs run 2–5% of the loan — but where you land is mostly a choice. Here's the itemized breakdown and the points tradeoff.
May 16, 2026 · 9 min read
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Every 'best DSCR lender' list is written by a lender. Here's how to actually choose one — by lender type, deal fit, and what to compare.
May 16, 2026 · 11 min read
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Searching 'DSCR loan near me'? Your location barely matters — the property's state does. Here's what actually changes by geography.
May 16, 2026 · 9 min read
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A Section 8 voucher can strengthen a DSCR loan, not weaken it — the HAP contract is government-backed rent. But one risk needs managing.
May 16, 2026 · 8 min read
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DSCR loans under $100K are scarce — not because the deals are bad, but because lender economics don't scale down. Here's how to finance them.
May 16, 2026 · 9 min read
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A cash-out refinance runs two clocks: a seasoning wait, then 15–45 days of processing. For investors, the funding step is faster than homeowners get.
May 16, 2026 · 8 min read
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DSCR cash-out refinance with no seasoning is real — but the LTV is capped at cost basis, not after-repair value. Here's what actually funds.
May 10, 2026 · 11 min read
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90% LTV DSCR loans are advertised everywhere — but most close at 80–85%. Here's what really qualifies, who gets approved, and the rate premium.
May 10, 2026 · 10 min read
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Multifamily DSCR loans for 5+ units aren't just bigger residential loans — they shift to commercial underwriting, NOI math, and tighter terms.
May 10, 2026 · 11 min read
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DSCR loans don't fund construction — they refinance the construction loan after C of O. Here's how the two-loan structure actually works.
May 10, 2026 · 11 min read
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Yes — but only after the rate-save clears the prepay penalty, closing costs, and remaining hold. Here's how to run the math before refinancing.
May 9, 2026 · 13 min read
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There's no legal cap on DSCR loans — but per-lender exposure limits, guarantor UPB caps, and pricing overlays create a real ceiling most articles skip.
May 9, 2026 · 13 min read
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Zero-down DSCR loans don't exist. Here's the legit way to minimize cash to close — gift funds, equity recycling, hard-money refis — without the scams.
May 6, 2026 · 13 min read
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Every DSCR loan has a prepayment penalty. Here's how the 5/4/3/2/1 and 3/2/1 structures work, what they actually cost, and how to pick the right one.
May 6, 2026 · 14 min read
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A DSCR refinance comes in two flavors: rate-and-term and cash-out. Here's how to pick the right one — including the prepay trap most guides miss.
May 6, 2026 · 13 min read
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A DSCR loan for an Airbnb or short-term rental qualifies the property's projected income — not yours. Here's how lenders run STR-specific underwriting.
May 4, 2026 · 13 min read
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A DSCR loan for investment property qualifies the rental's income, not yours. Here's what counts, how lenders run the math, and what you can borrow.
May 4, 2026 · 13 min read
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A DSCR cash-out refinance lets you access rental property equity without W-2s or tax returns. Here's how it works, what it actually costs, and when not to do it.
May 3, 2026 · 13 min read
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DSCR loan down payments are typically 20–25%, but the right number isn't always the minimum. Here's how down payment affects your rate, DSCR, and deal structure.
May 3, 2026 · 11 min read
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DSCR loans are designed for LLC ownership — but most investors misunderstand what the LLC actually protects. Here's how to structure and close a DSCR loan in an entity.
May 3, 2026 · 11 min read
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DSCR loans have real advantages and real costs. Here's an honest breakdown — including the cash flow trap most guides don't mention.
May 2, 2026 · 12 min read
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The DSCR loan requirements checklist is just the entry ticket. Here's what lenders actually check — and what determines your rate once you qualify.
May 2, 2026 · 16 min read
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Most DSCR guides give you one formula. Lenders use a different one. Learn the PITIA method, see the worked example, and know where your deal stands.
May 2, 2026 · 12 min read
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DSCR loans explained by someone who's actually used them to build a $4M portfolio — how they work, how lenders calculate DSCR, and who qualifies.
April 28, 2026 · 8 min read
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