DSCR Loan Requirements

Everything you need to qualify for a DSCR loan in 2025 — credit, down payment, DSCR ratio, reserves, and required documents.

Minimum DSCR Loan Requirements

DSCR loans are designed for real estate investors. Instead of pay stubs and tax returns, lenders look at the property's rental income relative to its mortgage payment. Here is what you'll need to qualify with FundNow Capital.

  • Minimum Credit Score
    620 FICO (660+ for best rates)
  • Minimum DSCR
    1.0 (rent ≥ PITI). Sub-1.0 available with compensating factors
  • Down Payment / LTV
    20% down · up to 80% LTV purchase · 80% cash-out refinance
  • Reserves
    3–6 months of PITI in liquid reserves
  • Property Types
    1–8 unit residential, condos, small multi-family, short-term rentals
  • Borrower Entity
    Individual, LLC, LP, or revocable trust
  • Loan Amount
    $100,000 – $5,000,000+
  • Appraisal
    Standard 1004/1007 with market rent schedule
  • Income Docs
    None — no W-2s, tax returns, or pay stubs
  • Citizenship
    U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals

How DSCR Is Calculated

DSCR = Net Operating Income ÷ Annual Debt Service

Example: $2,000/mo rent vs $1,600/mo PITI = 1.25 DSCR (approved).

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Documents You'll Need

  • • Driver's license or government ID
  • • Two months of bank statements (for reserves)
  • • Property purchase contract (or current lease for refi)
  • • LLC operating agreement (if borrowing in an entity)
  • • Insurance binder at closing

No W-2s. No tax returns. No employment verification.

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