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A DSCR loan (debt-service-coverage-ratio loan) is an investment-property mortgage that qualifies the borrower on the property’s rental income instead of personal income. If the rent covers the monthly payment — a DSCR of 1.0 or higher — the deal can qualify with no W-2s, pay stubs, or personal tax returns.

DSCR is calculated by dividing the property’s monthly rent by its monthly payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any association dues). A ratio of 1.0 means the rent exactly covers the payment; 1.25 or higher generally earns the strongest pricing. Because qualification rests on the asset, DSCR loans work well for self-employed investors, investors with complex tax returns, and anyone whose portfolio has outgrown conventional loan limits.

RynoLending underwrites DSCR loans on long-term rentals, short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO), and mixed-use strategies, for purchases and refinances alike. You can close in an LLC, S-corp, or other entity, and there is no cap on the number of financed properties — the program is designed for portfolio builders. Most DSCR files close in 21–30 days.

At a glance

DSCR Loans, in brief.

Qualify on

Property rental income (DSCR)

Income docs

No W-2s or personal tax returns

Property types

Single family, 2–4 unit, condo, townhome, 5+ unit

Rental strategy

Long-term or short-term (Airbnb) rentals

Vesting

Individual or entity (LLC, corp, partnership)

Typical closing

21–30 days

Who it’s for

Built for investors like you.

Buy-and-hold investors purchasing or refinancing rentalsSelf-employed investors whose tax returns understate incomePortfolio builders past the conventional 10-property limitShort-term-rental operators qualifying on market or actual rentsFirst-time investors with a cash-flowing deal

Questions

DSCR Loans FAQs

A Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan is designed for real estate investors. Instead of using your personal income to qualify, we look at the property’s rental income compared to its expenses. If the property generates enough income to cover the mortgage payment, you can qualify regardless of your personal income.

A DSCR of 1.0 — rent equal to the monthly payment — is the general qualifying benchmark, and a ratio of 1.25 or higher typically earns the best pricing. Ratios below 1.0 may still be workable depending on the overall deal; share your scenario and we’ll structure around it.

No. DSCR loans qualify on the property’s rental income, so personal tax returns, W-2s, and pay stubs are not part of the income analysis. You’ll still provide ID, bank statements for assets, and property details.

Yes. RynoLending underwrites DSCR loans on short-term rentals as well as long-term leases, using market rent analysis or the property’s rental history.

Yes. Most investors vest DSCR loans in an LLC or other business entity, and the program is built for it — sole proprietors, LLCs, S-corps, C-corps, and partnerships are all accepted.

There is no program limit on the number of financed properties. DSCR loans are specifically designed for investors building a portfolio.

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Program terms, leverage, and timelines vary by scenario, property, and market conditions, and are subject to underwriting approval. RynoLending is licensed in 23 states and the District of Columbia. NMLS #2246059. This is not a commitment to lend.