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DSCR Loan in California: Calculator & Requirements

Run the numbers on a California rental property in seconds. The calculator below is pre-filled with typical California property-tax (~0.71%) and insurance assumptions, computes your DSCR, and shows which investor lenders fit your deal. DSCR loans are business-purpose loans qualified on the property's rent, not your personal income.

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Debt service coverageStrong
1.28
DSCR

Most DSCR lenders treat this as a clean, well-qualified file.

Loan amount
$210,000
Monthly P&I
$1,468
PITIA / mo
$1,802
Cash flow / mo
$498
Cap rate
8.4%
Max loan @ 1.25
$215,432
PITIA breakdown: P&I $1,468 + taxes $166 + insurance $168 + HOA $0.

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Matching DSCR lenders

Ranked by fit, not by payout.
Griffin FundingLikely fit

Wide DSCR box that will look at ratios as low as 0.75 with compensating factors; a good backstop for marginal deals that other lenders decline.

  • Fits: DSCR floor 0.75, FICO 620+, up to 80% LTV.
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KiaviLikely fit

High-volume tech-forward lender with fast DSCR closings and a no-income-doc 30-year product; competitive on A/B-class single-family and 2-4 unit.

  • Fits: DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 660+, up to 80% LTV.
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Easy Street CapitalLikely fit

Investor-only lender with an explicit short-term-rental DSCR program and a no-ratio option; strong fit for Airbnb deals where long-term rent is thin.

  • Fits: DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 640+, up to 80% LTV.
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Angel OakLikely fit

Non-QM lender with flexible DSCR overlays including sub-1.0 'no-ratio' files; useful when the property does not cover PITIA but the borrower is strong.

  • Fits: DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 640+, up to 80% LTV.
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New American FundingLikely fit

Large retail lender with a DSCR investor line; steadier on long-term single-family rentals than on STR, with a conservative LTV ceiling.

  • Fits: DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 660+, up to 75% LTV.
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Visio LendingLikely fit

One of the original DSCR shops; rate/term and cash-out refis on stabilized rentals with a clean, ratio-driven underwrite and a public DSCR calculator.

  • Fits: DSCR floor 1.10, FICO 680+, up to 80% LTV.
View Visio Lending DSCR loan →

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This is an educational estimate, not a loan offer, pre-approval, or commitment to lend. Actual rates, terms, and eligibility are determined solely by the lender. DSCR loans shown are business-purpose, RESPA-exempt investor loans. Not financial, legal, or tax advice.

The California DSCR picture

High purchase prices make DSCR ratios hard to clear in coastal California; inland metros and ADU income are where most deals reach 1.0, and many borrowers use no-ratio or higher-down programs.

How DSCR is calculated

DSCR equals gross monthly rent divided by PITIA (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and any HOA). A ratio of 1.00 means rent exactly covers the payment; 1.25+ is what most California lenders treat as a strong file.

  • Strong: DSCR ≥ 1.25 — best pricing.
  • Qualifies: 1.00-1.25 — eligible, reserves checked.
  • Marginal: 0.75-1.00 — more down or a no-ratio program.
  • Does not pencil: below 0.75.

Investor metros in California

Active DSCR markets in California include Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, Bakersfield. Rent-to-price ratios vary widely by metro, so always run your specific deal rather than relying on a statewide average.

Frequently asked

What DSCR do I need for a loan in California?+

In California, most lenders want a DSCR of at least 1.00. Use the calculator above with your real rent and price to see exactly where your deal lands.

Are property taxes in California high for DSCR?+

High purchase prices make DSCR ratios hard to clear in coastal California; inland metros and ADU income are where most deals reach 1.0, and many borrowers use no-ratio or higher-down programs.

Do DSCR loans check my personal income?+

No. A DSCR loan is a business-purpose investor loan underwritten on the property's rent versus its PITIA, not your W-2 or tax returns. That is the main reason investors use them.

How much down payment do DSCR lenders require?+

Typically 20-25% down (75-80% LTV). A larger down payment lowers the loan amount and the P&I, which raises your DSCR and can move a marginal deal into qualifying range.

What credit score is needed?+

Most DSCR programs start around 620-680 FICO. Higher scores unlock better rates and higher LTVs.

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