DSCR Loans for Real Estate Investors | Trulo Mortgage
DSCR Loans for Real Estate Investors

Fund Your Portfolio.
Not Your Paperwork.

Qualify based on your property's rental income — not your W-2, tax returns, or personal debt-to-income ratio.

No Tax Returns Required
No W-2s or Paystubs
No Hard Credit Pull to Check Rate
LLC & Entity Borrowing OK
No minimum credit score
Close in 8–10 business days**Given no 3rd party delays
All property types considered
No limit on financed properties
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No credit check. No commitment. Takes less than 2 minutes.

Why DSCR?

Your Property Earns It.
Let It Qualify for It.

Traditional loans hold investors back with mountains of paperwork and personal income requirements. DSCR loans were built differently for investors, by people who understand investing.

No Income Verification

No Personal Income Verification

We qualify your loan using the property's rental income not your W-2s, tax returns, or pay stubs. Self-employed? Retired? Multiple properties? No problem.

Borrow LLC

Borrow Through Your LLC or Entity

Protect your personal assets and keep your investments organized. We allow borrowing through LLCs, corporations, and other business entities.

No Limit

No Limit on Properties Financed

Conventional loans cap you at 10 financed properties. We use common-sense underwriting what matters is the deal, not an arbitrary portfolio limit.

Vacant Properties

Vacant Properties Welcome

Most lenders require an occupied property for a refinance. We don't. We use an appraiser's projected rental income report to qualify vacant properties.

Investment properties
How We Compare

DSCR vs. Conventional Loans

See why real estate investors are making the switch to DSCR financing.

FeatureTrulo DSCR LoanConventional LoanBank / Portfolio Loan
Tax returns / W-2s required✗ No✓ Yes✓ Yes
Qualify on rental income✓ Yes✗ No✗ Rarely
LLC / Entity borrowing✓ Yes✗ No~ Sometimes
No limit on financed properties✓ Yes✗ Max 10~ Varies
Vacation rental / Airbnb income✓ Accepted✗ No✗ Rarely
Vacant property financing✓ Yes✗ No✗ No
Fast close (8–10 business days*)
*Given no 3rd party delays
✓ Yes✗ 30–45 days✗ 30–60 days
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Built for Every Strategy

DSCR Loans for Every Investor

Whether you're buying your first rental or refinancing your tenth, we have a DSCR program built for how you invest.

Purchase

Qualify based on the property's rental income not your W-2s or tax returns. We finance 1-4 unit residential, 5+ multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use properties with up to 85% LTV.

  • Up to 85% LTV
  • 30-year fixed, 40-year, or ARM options
  • Interest-only available
  • No minimum credit score
  • LLC / entity borrowing accepted
  • All property types considered
Purchase Highlights
85%
Max LTV
30 / 40 yr
Loan Terms
No min.
Credit Score
5.75%
Rates Starting At

Cash-Out Refinance

Pull equity from your existing investment property and redeploy it into your next deal. We offer up to 80% LTV with a 3-month seasoning period from purchase date no income verification required.

  • Up to 80% LTV cash-out
  • 3-month seasoning from purchase date
  • No W-2s or tax returns required
  • Vacant properties eligible
  • LLC / entity borrowing accepted
  • No points options available
Cash-Out Highlights
80%
Max LTV
3 months
Seasoning from Purchase
No
Income Docs Needed
No min.
Credit Score

Short-Term / Airbnb Rentals

We accept short-term rental income for DSCR qualification including Airbnb and vacation rentals. Most lenders won't touch STR income; we do.

  • Airbnb & vacation rental income accepted
  • Purchase, refinance, and cash-out available
  • Single-family, condos, and multi-unit
  • No personal income required
  • LLC / entity borrowing accepted
  • No minimum credit score
Short-Term Rental Highlights
STR
Income Accepted
80%
Max LTV
All
Property Types
No min.
Credit Score

Vacant Property

Most lenders require a tenant-occupied property for a refinance we don't. Vacant properties are eligible for purchase, refinance, and cash-out. We use an appraiser's projected rental income to qualify.

  • Vacant properties eligible for purchase, refi & cash-out
  • Appraiser's projected rent used for DSCR calculation
  • No tenant required at time of closing
  • Property must be in livable condition
  • No minimum credit score
  • LLC / entity borrowing accepted
Vacant Property Highlights
Purchase Eligible
Refi Eligible
Cash-Out Eligible
No min.
Credit Score

No-Ratio / Sub-1.0 DSCR

A DSCR below 1.0 doesn't automatically disqualify you. We have no-ratio programs where the property's cash flow isn't used to qualify at all ideal for tight cash flow or transitional properties.

  • DSCR below 1.0 accepted
  • No-ratio option cash flow not required to qualify
  • Up to 70% LTV
  • 30-year fixed available
  • No minimum credit score
  • LLC / entity borrowing accepted
No-Ratio / Sub-1.0 Highlights
70%
Max LTV
0.75x+
Min DSCR (or no-ratio)
30 yr
Fixed Available
No min.
Credit Score
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Who We Work With

Every Investor Has a Stage.
We Have a Program for Each.

Whether you're closing your first deal or managing a portfolio of 20 properties, our DSCR programs are designed to meet you where you are.

Loan Programs

Transparent Terms. No Surprises.

Program
Max LTV
Loan Term
Min. DSCR
Standard DSCR
85%
30 yr
1.0x
Interest-Only
80%
40 yr I/O
1.0x
Adjustable Rate (ARM)
80%
5/1 ARM
1.0x
Short-Term Rental
80%
30 yr
1.0x
Sub-1.0 / No-Ratio
70%
30 yr
No min.
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DSCR Ratio Calculator

Calculate Your DSCR in 30 Seconds

Enter your property's numbers below to see your DSCR ratio instantly. No forms, no credit pull, no phone call required.

How is DSCR Calculated?

DSCR = Monthly Rent ÷ Monthly PITIA (Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and any HOA).

A ratio above 1.0 means the property cash flows positively. At Trulo, we work with ratios as low as 0.75x.

Example A Strong DSCR ✓
Monthly Rent$2,500
Monthly PITIA$2,100
DSCR = 1.19 Qualifies for standard program
Example B Sub-1.0 DSCR
Monthly Rent$1,800
Monthly PITIA$2,100
DSCR = 0.86 Eligible for no-ratio program
Recently Funded DSCR Deals
$412,500
Austin, TX
Purchase Long-Term Rental
$287,000
Atlanta, GA
Cash-Out Refinance
$650,000
Phoenix, AZ
Purchase Multifamily
$198,750
Tampa, FL
Cash-Out Refinance
$875,000
Los Angeles, CA
Purchase Short-Term Rental
$325,000
Nashville, TN
Purchase Long-Term Rental
$543,750
Charlotte, NC
Cash-Out Refinance
$162,500
Columbus, OH
Purchase SFR
$1,250,000
Miami, FL
Purchase Mixed-Use
$390,000
Denver, CO
Rate-Term Refinance
$412,500
Austin, TX
Purchase Long-Term Rental
$287,000
Atlanta, GA
Cash-Out Refinance
$650,000
Phoenix, AZ
Purchase Multifamily
$198,750
Tampa, FL
Cash-Out Refinance
$875,000
Los Angeles, CA
Purchase Short-Term Rental
$325,000
Nashville, TN
Purchase Long-Term Rental
$543,750
Charlotte, NC
Cash-Out Refinance
$162,500
Columbus, OH
Purchase SFR
$1,250,000
Miami, FL
Purchase Mixed-Use
$390,000
Denver, CO
Rate-Term Refinance
How It Works

From Application to Closed in 4 Steps

We've engineered a streamlined process so you can focus on finding deals not chasing paperwork.

Get Quote
1

Check Your Rate

Get a rate quote in minutes with no credit pull. Share your property details and we'll show you your options.

Apply
2

Submit Your Application

No tax returns. No W-2s. Just the property details, a lease or rent estimate, and a quick application. Most investors are done in under 20 minutes.

Approval
3

We Order the Appraisal

We pre-approve before ordering the appraisal so you have certainty before spending money. No surprises at the finish line.

Funding
4

Close Your Deal

Once the appraisal comes in, we move fast. Most DSCR loans close in 8–10 business days*.
*Given no third-party delays.

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Investor Stories

Real Investors. Real Results.

★★★★★

"I was denied by two conventional lenders because of my self-employment income. Trulo closed my deal in 9 days using nothing but the lease. I've done three more loans with them since."

Marcus T.
5-Property Portfolio Dallas, TX
★★★★★

"I was nervous the Airbnb wouldn't qualify, but Trulo knew exactly how to structure it using AirDNA income. No other lender I spoke to would touch it. Closed in under two weeks."

Sarah K.
Airbnb Investor Scottsdale, AZ
★★★★★

"We used the cash-out refi on our first rental to fund the down payment on our third. Trulo made the strategy actually work for us. Fast, no nonsense, and they know investors."

Jason & Lisa R.
Buy & Hold Investors · Nashville, TN
Common Questions

DSCR Loan FAQs

A DSCR loan (Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan) is a type of mortgage for real estate investors that qualifies based on a property's rental income not the borrower's personal income. The DSCR ratio is calculated by dividing the monthly rent by the monthly PITIA (Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and HOA). A ratio of 1.0 or above means the property cash flows positively. We also offer programs for ratios below 1.0.
No. DSCR loans do not require W-2s, tax returns, pay stubs, or any personal income documentation. We qualify your loan based entirely on the property's rental income relative to its debt obligations. This makes DSCR loans ideal for self-employed investors, retirees, and anyone with complex income structures.
We don't have a strict minimum credit score which sets us apart from most DSCR lenders who require 660–680. We take a common-sense underwriting approach, considering the full picture of your scenario. Your credit profile will impact your rate and terms. Speak with a Loan Agent to understand how your score affects your options.

If your credit score is a concern, you may also want to explore our Hard Money loan option.
Yes. We allow borrowing through LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities. Many investors prefer this structure to protect personal assets and maintain separation between their investment portfolio and personal finances. Conventional loans do not allow this DSCR loans do.
That's ok we work with sub-1.0 DSCR ratios. It will impact your rate and LTV, but it doesn't automatically disqualify you. We have a No-Ratio program where the property's cash flow isn't used to qualify at all ideal for vacant properties or tight cash flow scenarios.
Yes! We accept short-term rental income for DSCR qualification, including Airbnb and VRBO properties. We use AirDNA data and comparable STR market rents to determine qualifying income.
We aim to close in 8–10 business days, given no third-party delays. Speed is built into our process we pre-approve your loan before ordering the appraisal, which eliminates a major source of uncertainty and keeps your timeline tight.
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Trulo Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #2348603 | Licensed Mortgage Broker. Trulo Mortgage, LLC is not a lender. Loans are made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law License. DSCR loans are for non-owner occupied investment properties only. This is not a commitment to lend. All loan products are subject to credit approval, property approval, and market conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity.