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DSCR Loan Calculator

Your rental property's DSCR by the rent ÷ PITIA or NOI ÷ debt-service method — whether it clears the lender's 1.0–1.25 minimum, the rent needed, the maximum loan and down payment, and monthly cash flow after PITIA.

✅ Figures verified. The DSCR formula (net operating income ÷ annual debt service, or gross rent ÷ PITIA for most residential DSCR lenders) is standard underwriting practice; the 1.0 / 1.20 / 1.25 thresholds shown are typical lender requirements, not regulations. Checked 8 October 2026.
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In short

A DSCR loan qualifies the property rather than the borrower: most residential DSCR lenders divide gross monthly rent by the full payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA) and want 1.25 or higher for the best terms, 1.0–1.24 at a higher rate, and rarely lend below 1.0. Expect 20–25% down, rates 0.5–1.5 points above conventional, prepayment penalties and no income documentation.

Who this is for: US real estate investors financing rentals without income documentation.

Not tax or legal advice. Lender requirements vary widely; the maximum loan assumes the entered rate and term. Not an offer of credit.
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How DSCR loans are underwritten

  • Formula: most residential DSCR lenders use gross rent ÷ PITIA (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, association dues). Commercial lenders use net operating income ÷ annual debt service.
  • Thresholds: 1.25 is the classic bar; 1.0–1.24 is often approved at a higher rate or lower LTV; below 1.0 ("negative DSCR") a few lenders lend at 65% LTV or less.
  • Levers: a bigger down payment lowers the payment and lifts the ratio; interest-only periods raise DSCR on paper; buying down the rate helps too.
  • Rent evidence: an existing lease or the appraiser's Form 1007 market-rent estimate — the lower of the two usually governs.
  • Trade-offs: easier qualification and LLC vesting versus higher rates, prepayment penalties and 20–25% minimum down. Compare with a conventional investor loan if your tax returns support it.

See also: Rental Property Calculator, Mortgage Payment Calculator (PITI).

Sources: standard DSCR underwriting practice (Fannie Mae Form 1007 market rent; lender rate sheets). Thresholds are typical, not statutory. Checked 8 October 2026.

Assumptions

  • PITIA = P&I at the rate and term + tax/12 + insurance/12 + HOA; DSCR = rent ÷ PITIA, or (rent × (1 − opex) − tax − insurance − HOA) ÷ P&I.
  • Rent needed and max loan solved for the entered minimum DSCR.
  • Cash flow = rent − PITIA before vacancy, repairs and management.

Worked example

$350,000 purchase, 25% down, 7.25% for 30 years, $3,000 rent, $4,200 tax, $1,800 insurance, rent ÷ PITIA method, 1.25 minimum

Loan $262,500; P&I $1,791; PITIA $2,291. DSCR = 3,000 ÷ 2,291 = 1.31 — meets the 1.25 bar. Rent needed for 1.25 is $2,863, so there is $137 of cushion; the maximum loan at 1.25 is about $278,500, so 25% down is more than enough (about 20.4% would do). Cash flow after PITIA is about $709 a month before vacancy and repairs.

Frequently asked questions

What DSCR do lenders require?

1.25 for the best terms; many accept 1.0–1.24 with a rate bump; a few lend below 1.0 at low LTV.

How is DSCR calculated for a rental?

Gross monthly rent divided by the full housing payment (PITIA) for most residential DSCR lenders; NOI divided by debt service for commercial loans.

Can I get a DSCR loan with no income documentation?

Yes — that is the point: no W-2s, tax returns or DTI. You still need credit, reserves and the down payment.

Are DSCR loan rates higher?

Usually 0.5–1.5 percentage points above conventional investor rates, with prepayment penalties in the first 3–5 years.

Can I buy in an LLC with a DSCR loan?

Yes — most DSCR lenders allow or prefer LLC vesting, unlike conventional investor loans.

Do short-term rental projections count?

Many lenders accept documented STR income or AirDNA projections with a haircut; others use long-term market rent only.

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