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DSCR loans that qualify the property, not your paycheck.

No tax returns. No W-2s. No personal debt-to-income cap. If the rent covers the payment, the deal qualifies — and you can close in your LLC.

No income docs Close in an LLC No property-count cap Short-term rentals OK
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60-Second Qualifier

Does your deal qualify? Find out right now.

Enter the property's numbers. We'll calculate your debt service coverage ratio live — the exact figure a DSCR underwriter looks at first.

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Free · No credit pull · Appraisal reimbursed for our first 100 clients

Zero tax returns or W-2s required
Same-day term sheets on most deals
Broker — we shop the whole lender panel
Why Investors Switch

Conventional financing has a ceiling. DSCR doesn't.

Write-offs stop hurting you
Conventional lenders average the net income on your tax returns. Every legitimate deduction shrinks what you qualify for. DSCR never looks at that page.
No 10-property wall
Fannie Mae caps most investors at ten financed properties, and tightening DTI makes each one harder well before that. DSCR judges every deal independently.
Title it in your LLC
Keep the debt off your personal credit report and your entity structure clean as the portfolio grows — something conventional financing generally won't allow.
Side By Side

DSCR vs. conventional investor loans

Conventional often prices lower if you can document income and stay under the limits. Past that point, DSCR is the only road that keeps going.

Price My Deal Both Ways
DSCR LoanConventional Investor
Qualifies onProperty rental incomeYour personal income
Tax returns requiredNoYes — two years
Personal DTI countedNoYes
Financed property capGenerally noneTypically 10
Close in an LLCCommonly allowedGenerally not
Typical down payment20–25%15–25%
Short-term rental incomeOften countedRarely counted
What We Finance

Property types that qualify

Single-family rentals
The core of most Texas portfolios.
2–4 unit properties
Duplexes through fourplexes, on combined rents.
Short-term rentals
Airbnb and VRBO income underwritten correctly.
Condos & townhomes
Warrantable and many non-warrantable projects.

Serving investors across Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Kyle, Buda, Pflugerville, Hutto, Killeen, Temple and San Antonio — purchases, rate-and-term refinances and cash-out refinances alike.

The Process

Deal to closing in four moves

Investors don't need hand-holding. They need accurate numbers early enough to act on them.

Start Step One
1
Send the address and the rent

That's genuinely all we need to run your DSCR and give you a real read on terms — usually same day.

2
We shop the lender panel

As a broker we price your file across wholesale DSCR lenders, compare prepay structures, and flag when conventional would actually serve you better.

3
Appraisal with a rent schedule

The appraiser's market rent analysis confirms the income your ratio is built on. Short-term rentals get underwritten on the right data, not long-term comps.

4
Close — in your name or your LLC

Entity docs handled up front so vesting never becomes the thing that delays your closing.

DSCR Mortgage Rates in 2026: What Investors Are Actually Paying | Wise Capital Mortgage

How the debt service coverage ratio is calculated

Your DSCR is the property's gross monthly rent divided by its total monthly payment — principal, interest, taxes, insurance and any HOA dues. A property renting for $2,400 with a $2,000 total payment carries a DSCR of 1.2, meaning it produces 20% more income than the debt requires. Most DSCR lenders price their best terms at 1.25 and above, still approve comfortably at 1.0, and some will go below 1.0 in exchange for a larger down payment.

DSCR loan terms investors should expect

Down payments generally start around 20-25%, credit score minimums commonly sit between 620 and 680, and rates run above comparable owner-occupied financing because investment property carries more risk for the lender. Many DSCR programs include a prepayment penalty for the first three to five years, so if you plan to sell or refinance quickly, ask about the prepay structure before you lock.

Closing in an LLC and scaling your portfolio

Because DSCR loans are underwritten on the property rather than your personal debt-to-income ratio, most lenders allow you to close in the name of an LLC and place no hard cap on the number of DSCR loans you hold. That combination is why investors who hit Fannie Mae's financed-property limit move to DSCR financing to keep acquiring — each new deal is judged on its own numbers.

Buying a property that needs work first

If the property isn't rentable yet, the standard play is to acquire it with a fix and flip or hard money loan, renovate, lease it, then refinance into a DSCR loan on the stabilized rent. That's the refinance step of the BRRRR strategy, and it's how portfolios compound without fresh outside capital. We structure the front-end loan with that exit already in view.

Straight Answers

DSCR loan FAQ

What DSCR ratio do I need to qualify?
Many programs accept 1.0 or higher, meaning the rent covers the payment. Best pricing typically starts at 1.25. Some lenders will approve below 1.0 in exchange for a larger down payment and a somewhat higher rate.
How much do I need to put down on a DSCR loan?
Most DSCR programs require 20% to 25% down. A stronger ratio, higher credit score or lower leverage can move that number, and short-term rentals sometimes require more. You'll also need liquid reserves after closing.
Can first-time investors use a DSCR loan?
Yes. DSCR loans are available to first-time and experienced investors alike. Prior landlord experience can improve pricing with some lenders but is not a universal requirement.
Is my personal credit still used?
Yes. Credit score still drives pricing and eligibility even though personal income is never calculated. Most programs look for a minimum somewhere between 620 and 680.
Does Airbnb or short-term rental income count?
With the right lender, yes — using market rent data or documented platform history rather than long-term lease comparables. Choosing a lender who underwrites short-term rental income correctly is often the difference between approval and denial on these files.
How fast can a DSCR loan close?
Because there's no personal income documentation to verify, DSCR files often move faster than conventional. That speed is exactly why investors use DSCR financing for 1031 exchange replacement properties on a 180-day clock.
Free Appraisal — First 100 Clients

Send us one address. We'll tell you if it flies.

Real DSCR math, real terms from our lender panel, and an honest answer on whether conventional would serve you better — before you're under contract.

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