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DSCR rental loans

Long-term financing for rental property that qualifies on the property's own cash flow — its debt service coverage ratio — instead of your personal tax returns.

How DSCR loans work

DSCR stands for debt service coverage ratio: the property's monthly rent divided by its monthly payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance). If the rent covers the payment, the deal can qualify — no W-2s, no pay stubs, no personal DTI calculation.

That makes DSCR the standard tool for self-employed investors and anyone scaling past the conventional-loan limit. It's also the natural exit from a fix & flip loan when you decide a finished property is worth keeping.

Why place it through a broker

DSCR pricing varies widely between lenders — the same deal can price a full point apart depending on prepayment terms, property type, and how each lender counts short-term-rental income. One submission through Axiom gets compared across multiple DSCR sources, including lenders that credit Airbnb/VRBO income in vacation markets like Las Vegas.

Typical parameters

Loan amount
$75K – $3M+
Term
30-year options
Purchase LTV
Up to 80%
Cash-out refi
Available
Qualification
Property cash flow
Income docs
Not required
Property types
SFR, 2-4 unit, condo, multi
Short-term rentals
Case-by-case

Ranges vary by lender, deal, and borrower experience — every quote is personalized.

Common questions

What DSCR ratio do I need?+

Most lenders want the rent to at least cover the payment (a ratio of 1.0+), with the best pricing at 1.2 and above. Sub-1.0 programs exist at lower leverage.

Do short-term rentals qualify?+

Some lenders will use documented short-term-rental income or a market-rent analysis — important in the Las Vegas market. This is exactly the kind of placement a broker helps with.

Can I do a cash-out refinance with DSCR?+

Yes — cash-out DSCR refinances are common for pulling equity out of stabilized rentals to fund the next acquisition.

Is there a minimum credit score?+

DSCR programs do generally price by credit tier, but requirements are far more flexible than conventional lending. Ask — the answer depends on the lender mix.

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