Common questions
DSCR & Investor Loans FAQ
These answers are general education. The controlling program and lender requirements should be reviewed for the specific file.
What does DSCR mean?
Debt-service coverage ratio compares eligible property income with the housing-related debt used by the selected program.
Are DSCR guidelines identical across lenders?
No. Qualification, property types, rent treatment, reserve requirements, pricing, and prepayment terms can vary materially.
Can an LLC hold title?
Many investor programs permit eligible entity vesting, but borrower, guarantor, closing, and state requirements vary.
Can short-term-rental income be used?
Some programs allow eligible short-term-rental analysis with specific documentation, while others rely on long-term market rent.
Why compare prepayment terms?
A prepayment charge can materially affect an early sale or refinance, so it should be considered with the investor’s exit timeline.