DSCR Loans: Qualify on Your Property’s Income, Not Your Tax Returns.
A DSCR loan is built for real estate investors. Instead of your personal income and tax returns, it qualifies based on the rental income your property generates — so your investing can keep moving.
- No Tax Returns
- Built to Scale
- LLC-Friendly
What is a DSCR loan?
DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio. A DSCR loan is a mortgage designed for real estate investors that qualifies based on a rental property’s income rather than your personal income, W-2s, or tax returns.
The idea is simple: if the property earns enough to cover its own mortgage payment, it can qualify on its own merits. That makes DSCR loans a natural fit for self-employed investors, portfolio builders, and anyone whose tax returns don’t reflect their real buying power.
How the DSCR ratio works
DSCR = Rental Income ÷ Monthly Debt (PITIA)
PITIA = principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any HOA dues.
Example: A rental brings in $3,000/mo and its monthly debt is $2,500. That’s a DSCR of 1.20 — the income covers the debt with room to spare.
This is an illustrative example, not a quote or an offer. DSCR thresholds, rates, and terms vary by lender and by your specific scenario.
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We estimate the property’s rental income
Using a lease or a market rent analysis, we determine the income the property is expected to generate.
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We calculate the DSCR
We divide the property’s rental income by its monthly debt (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any HOA).
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We match you to a program
Different lenders have different DSCR thresholds. We shop your scenario to find the right fit and pricing.
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You close and keep investing
With no personal income documentation to untangle, the path to closing is often more straightforward.
Is a DSCR loan right for you?
Rental property investors
You want financing that looks at the property’s income, not pages of personal tax returns.
Investors growing a portfolio
You plan to scale and want a loan program that can keep pace across multiple properties.
Self-employed investors
Your tax returns don’t reflect your true buying power because of write-offs and deductions.
Owners of multiple properties
You’ve maxed out conventional financing limits and need a more flexible path to keep buying.
Why investors choose DSCR loans
No personal income or tax returns
Qualification is based on the property’s cash flow, not W-2s, pay stubs, or tax returns.
Built for scaling a portfolio
Because each property largely stands on its own income, DSCR loans can help you keep growing.
A more streamlined process
Less personal documentation often means fewer hurdles between application and closing.
Flexible property types
Many DSCR programs work for single-family rentals, condos, and small multi-unit properties.
Options for LLCs
DSCR loans often allow you to hold title in an LLC, which many investors prefer.
Qualify on the numbers
If the property’s income supports the debt, your personal income picture matters far less.
Wondering if your property qualifies?
Book a free strategy session and we’ll run the DSCR on your deal together.
Amanda LaRussa, NMLS #2166834 · Equal Housing Lender · Licensed in CA, TX, AZ & WI
DSCR loan vs. a conventional mortgage
| Feature | DSCR loan | Conventional mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying basis | Property’s rental income (DSCR) | Personal income, tax returns & DTI |
| Income documentation | Minimal — no personal income docs on many programs | Full — W-2s, pay stubs, tax returns |
| Best for | Real estate investors & self-employed borrowers | W-2 borrowers with straightforward income |
| Title in an LLC | Often allowed | Typically not allowed |
| Portfolio scaling | Designed for multiple properties | Limited by conventional financing caps |
| Rate & terms | Vary by DSCR, credit & down payment | Often lower rates for well-qualified buyers |
Your questions, answered
DSCR basics
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Property types & uses
Rates, costs & the process
A lending partner for investors.
As an independent broker, I shop your DSCR scenario across multiple lenders to find the right program, thresholds, and pricing for your deal — instead of forcing you into one bank’s box.
That’s what “Beyond the Mortgage” means: helping you build a real estate strategy, not just close a single loan. Whether you’re buying your first rental or your tenth, I’ll keep it clear and moving.
Amanda LaRussa, NMLS #2166834 — licensed to originate loans in California, Texas, Arizona, and Wisconsin.
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Let’s look at your property’s numbers and see whether a DSCR loan fits your plan — no pressure, no obligation.
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This material is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend or an offer to extend credit. DSCR loans are investment-property loans; approval, DSCR thresholds, rates, down payment, and terms vary by lender and by your individual scenario and are subject to change and qualification. Examples shown are hypothetical and not a quote. Equal Housing Lender. Amanda LaRussa, NMLS #2166834, with Edge Home Finance Corporation.