DSCRDealCheck

Investor scenario guide

DSCR Loan Under Contract: Build a Deal-Ready File

When a rental is already under contract, the decision is no longer theoretical. Providers need accurate dates, property economics, entity and guarantor information, and time for valuation, title, insurance, and underwriting. Run the deal below and organize the facts that can change the closing plan.

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Example result · edit the inputs before relying on this screen

Debt service coverageHigher coverage
1.25
DSCR

Estimated rent is at least 1.25× PITIA at these inputs; provider underwriting still applies.

Loan amount
$236,250
Monthly P&I
$1,652
PITIA / mo
$2,114
Rent minus PITIA / mo
$536
Simplified cap rate*
8.3%
Max loan @ 1.25
$237,052

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

PITIA breakdown: P&I $1,652 + taxes $325 + insurance $138 + HOA $0.

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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–$5,000,000.
  • Short-term-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) income: yes.
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.
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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.

  • 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

Start with the contract clock

Record the signed-contract date, financing and inspection contingencies, earnest-money deadlines, target closing date, extension options, and the correct buyer entity. Do not advertise or rely on a closing speed until a provider has reviewed the actual scenario.

  • Property address, purchase price, earnest money, and target closing date.
  • Buyer name or entity exactly as it appears on the contract.
  • Any seller credits, assignments, leasebacks, renovations, or unusual title terms.
  • The latest date by which appraisal, insurance, entity, and title issues must be resolved.

Make the rent and payment assumptions auditable

Prepare the current lease or rent roll when available, estimated market rent, taxes, insurance, HOA, property use, and renovation plan. The provider decides which rent evidence and expenses enter its DSCR calculation, so your calculator result is a screening estimate.

Ask for a milestone-based closing plan

Instead of asking only whether a provider can close quickly, ask when the appraisal is ordered, what makes the file complete, which items can run in parallel, when terms can change, and who owns each open condition.

  • What documents are required before appraisal and initial review?
  • Which value, rent, credit, title, or insurance changes can alter the written terms?
  • What is still outstanding, who owns it, and what is the realistic completion date?
  • When does any rate lock begin, expire, or require an extension fee?

Frequently asked

How fast can a DSCR loan close?+

There is no universal timeline. It depends on provider capacity and a complete file, appraisal, title, insurance, entity standing, borrower documentation, property condition, and transaction complexity. Request a scenario-specific timeline.

Should I order the appraisal before choosing a provider?+

Ask first. A provider may need to order the appraisal through its approved process, and an appraisal ordered elsewhere may not be transferable or acceptable.

Can a first-time investor use a DSCR program?+

Some providers consider first-time investors and others apply different requirements. Confirm experience, credit, reserve, leverage, and entity rules for the exact program.

Is the calculator result an approval?+

No. It is an educational estimate based on the inputs entered. The provider determines rent, value, expenses, eligibility, documentation, pricing, and approval.

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.

Reviewed July 30, 2026. Program criteria and pricing can change; verify current written terms directly with the provider.

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