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DSCR Loan vs Conventional Loan

Qualify on the property, or on your personal income.

For an investment property, the core difference is what you qualify on. A DSCR loan looks at whether the property's rent covers its payment, with no personal income documentation, and it can be held in an LLC with no cap on how many you own. A conventional loan qualifies you on your personal income and debt-to-income ratio, usually offers a lower rate, but limits how many financed properties you can hold.

DSCR Loan
Qualifies on the property
Conventional Loan
Qualifies on your income
Qualifies on
Property cash flow (DSCR)
Personal income and DTI
Income docs
None required
Tax returns, W-2s, pay stubs
Ownership
LLC friendly
Usually personal name
Property limit
No set cap
Often capped (e.g. ~10 financed)
Typical rate
Higher than conventional
Lowest available
Best for
Self-employed, scaling investors
W-2 buyers, first few rentals
Bottom line

If you are self-employed, scaling past the conventional property limit, or want to hold in an LLC, a DSCR loan removes the income-doc and property-count hurdles. If you have strong W-2 income and only a few rentals, a conventional loan's lower rate may win.

Rates and terms shown are typical figures, subject to underwriting and market conditions. Not a commitment to lend.

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