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DSCR Loan Cash to Close: Reconcile Every Major Line

Cash to close is more than the down payment. A useful purchase estimate separates the price and loan amount from points, other loan and settlement costs, prepaid interest, insurance, escrows, deposits already paid, and written credits. Use the worksheet below to build a transparent estimate, then replace each input with the provider's and settlement agent's current itemization.

Cash-to-close worksheet

Reconcile the money required at closing

Educational estimate

Separate the down payment from points, other loan and settlement costs, prepaids and escrows, then subtract deposits and written credits. Use the provider's and settlement agent's itemized figures before wiring funds.

Modeled down payment
$87,500
Modeled points
$5,250
Total modeled closing items
$17,250
Deposits + credits
$5,000
Estimated cash to close
$99,750

Business-purpose DSCR transactions may use different disclosures and categories than a consumer mortgage. Title, transfer taxes, insurance, prepaid interest, escrows, prorations, reserves, appraisal, legal, entity, broker, provider, and wire amounts vary. Independently confirm wire instructions with the settlement agent using a trusted phone number.

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Debt service coverageCovers PITIA
1.24
DSCR

Estimated rent covers PITIA at these inputs; provider criteria and underwriting still apply.

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Loan amount
$262,500
Monthly P&I
$1,835
PITIA / mo
$2,335
Rent minus PITIA / mo
$565
Simplified cap rate*
8.2%
Max loan @ 1.25
$260,292

*Excludes vacancy, maintenance, management, utilities, and other operating expenses.

PITIA breakdown: P&I $1,835 + taxes $350 + insurance $150 + HOA $0.

Ways to improve this estimate

  • ▸Reduce the modeled loan to about $260,292 (74.4% LTV) to reach DSCR 1.25. This means borrowing roughly $2,208 less.
  • ▸Buying the rate down to about 7.4% (from 7.5%) would lift DSCR to 1.25 at the same loan size.
  • ▸Rent would need to be about $2,919/mo ($19 above your input) to reach DSCR 1.25 — check comps and any rent-stress add-backs.

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Published criteria, not an approval.

These are the program criteria we track, as each lender publishes them. Nothing here has been screened against a deal yet. Edit the example assumptions and select the property state to see which programs fit your numbers — and note that credit, reserves, appraisal, title, documentation, and provider underwriting are never checked here.

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Griffin Funding

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.

  • • DSCR floor 0.75, FICO 620+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $100,000–$4,500,000.
  • • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.

Source: griffinfunding.com · read 2026-09-18

New Silver

Tech-forward lender with a 30-year fixed DSCR product from a 0.75 ratio — one of the lowest floors here — plus an explicit short-term-rental program and instant online pricing.

  • • DSCR floor 0.75, FICO 660+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $150,000–$3,000,000.
  • • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.

Source: newsilver.com · read 2026-08-18

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Kiavi

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. Its rental-loan page states that DSCR loans are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC dba Figure as of 2026-09-01.

  • • DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 660+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $75,000–$3,000,000.
  • • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.
  • • Does not lend in ND, SD, VT.

Source: kiavi.com · read 2026-06-15

Easy Street Capital

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.

  • • DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 640+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $75,000–$2,000,000.
  • • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.
  • • Does not lend in ND, SD.

Source: easystreetcap.com · read 2026-06-15

Lima One Capital

Established private lender with a 30-year DSCR rental product from a 1.0 ratio and 660 FICO; up to 80% LTV on purchase plus a dedicated Airbnb/short-term-rental program (700 FICO, 1.3 DSCR).

  • • DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 660+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $85,000–$2,500,000.
  • • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.
  • • Does not lend in AK, ND, SD, VT.

Source: limaone.com · read 2026-09-18

Angel Oak

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.

  • • DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 640+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $100,000–$1,500,000.
  • • Short-term-rental income: no program.

Source: angeloakms.com · read 2026-06-15

New American Funding

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

  • • DSCR floor 1.00, FICO 660+, up to 75% LTV.
  • • Loan size $100,000–$2,000,000.
  • • Short-term-rental income: no program.

Source: newamericanfunding.com · read 2026-06-15

Visio Lending

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.

  • • DSCR floor 1.10, FICO 680+, up to 80% LTV.
  • • Loan size $75,000–$2,000,000.
  • • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.
  • • Does not lend in AK, ND, SD, VT.

Source: visiolending.com · read 2026-06-15

Compensation disclosure: DSCRDealCheck may receive payment for partner-link activity, submitted inquiries, accepted leads, or completed loans. Compensation may affect which providers are included or displayed; it does not change the calculator math. Provider underwriting and terms control.

This is an educational estimate, not a loan offer, pre-approval, or commitment to lend. Providers determine rates, terms, eligibility, transaction classification, and applicable requirements. Not financial, legal, or tax advice.

Separate down payment from transaction costs

The modeled down payment is purchase price minus loan amount. Points are a percentage of the loan. Appraisal, title, legal, recording, transfer, provider, broker, entity, and other settlement charges belong in separate cost categories so a lower loan amount is not mistaken for a fee.

  • ▸Purchase price and final loan amount.
  • ▸Points plus every other lender or broker charge.
  • ▸Third-party and settlement charges, including title and recording where applicable.
  • ▸Prepaid interest, insurance, taxes, and initial escrow funding where applicable.

Apply only documented offsets

Subtract earnest money or another deposit already credited to the transaction and seller or lender credits shown in writing. A credit may be limited by the transaction or program and may come with different pricing. Do not assume that an advertised credit can be converted to cash or used for every cost.

Keep reserves outside the closing-cost total

A provider may require verified post-closing reserves even though those funds are not paid as closing costs. Compare available verified funds with estimated cash to close plus the provider's reserve requirement and a contingency for estimate changes.

  • ▸Ask which funds must be seasoned or documented and which accounts are acceptable.
  • ▸Confirm whether reserves are calculated from PITIA, total debt, or another provider-defined amount.
  • ▸Reconcile the final settlement statement and independently verify wire instructions before sending funds.

Frequently asked

What is included in DSCR loan cash to close?+

It can include the down payment, points, lender or broker charges, third-party settlement costs, taxes and government fees, prepaids, initial escrows, prorations, and other transaction-specific items, minus credited deposits and documented credits. Ask for a complete itemization.

Are reserves part of cash to close?+

Reserves are generally verified funds retained after closing rather than a closing cost, but provider definitions and account requirements vary. Budget for cash to close and required reserves separately.

Do seller or lender credits always reduce cash to close dollar for dollar?+

Not necessarily. Credits may be limited to eligible costs, tied to different pricing, or adjusted at closing. Use only the amount and permitted application shown in current written terms.

Why can the final amount differ from this calculator?+

Loan amount, points, appraisal, title, taxes, insurance, prepaid interest, escrows, prorations, credits, closing date, and other charges can change. Replace estimates with the provider's and settlement agent's final itemization.

Will every DSCR borrower receive a consumer Loan Estimate or Closing Disclosure?+

Not necessarily. Many DSCR loans are business-purpose transactions, and applicable disclosures depend on the transaction and law. The CFPB materials linked below explain useful cost vocabulary for covered consumer mortgages; ask the provider and settlement professional which documents apply to your file.

Sources and methodology

We use current provider and government sources to explain which questions can change a scenario. Provider pages are examples of that provider's published program—not a universal standard, endorsement, or offer from DSCRDealCheck.

Page updated October 25, 2026. Program criteria and pricing can change; verify current written terms directly with the provider.

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