L.A. Mortgage Dude · Investment property lending · NMLS #2513002

DSCR Loan Guidelines behind every yes.

Every DSCR loan program we offer, in one place: credit score, LTV, loan amount, DSCR minimums, short-term rentals, foreign nationals, ITIN, 5–10 units, blanket loans and closed-end seconds. 44 active programs, each with its own spec sheet. Use the finder to narrow them to your scenario.

Check My ScenarioLast reviewed October 17, 2026

At a glance

44active DSCR programs
600lowest minimum credit score
$4.5Mlargest loan amount
85%highest purchase LTV
13no-ratio / no minimum DSCR programs
30accept short-term rental income
13foreign national programs
5ITIN programs

All DSCR programs

ProgramLienMin creditMax LTV purchaseMax LTV cash-outLoan rangeMin DSCRAlso allows
LAMD-D01
DSCR Standard 0.75+ (to $4M)
First lien62080% (700 & 680, ≤$1.5M, DSCR ≥1)75% (700 & 680, ≤$1.5M)$150K – $4M0.75
Short-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investor5+ unitsMixed useCondotel
LAMD-D02
DSCR Standard (No Minimum DSCR, ITIN)
First lien62085% (700, ≤$1M, DSCR ≥1)75% (700/680, ≤$1M)$100K – $3MBelow 0.75 allowed
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeITIN borrowerFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D03
DSCR Standard (No Minimum DSCR, ITIN)
First lien62080% (700+ & 680–699, ≤$1.5M)75% (720+/700–719, ≤$1.5M)$75K – $3MNo minimum for SFR/2-4 (condo/condotel…
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeITIN borrowerFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D04
DSCR Standard 0.75+
First lien620 (highest middle score qualifies;…80% (STR 75%; FTHB 75%;…80% (listed for sale in 12 mo 70%;…$100K – $3M0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D05
DSCR Standard (Below 0.75 Allowed)
First lien640 (DSCR ≥1) / 660 (DSCR <1)80% (700+, ≤$1.5M, DSCR ≥1)75%$125K – $3.5MBelow 0.75 allowed
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D06
DSCR Standard (Below 1.00 Allowed)
First lien640 (DSCR ≥1) / 660 (DSCR <1)80% (700, ≤$1.5M)75% (700, ≤$1.5M)$100K – $3.5MNo stated floor in <1.00 grid
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D07
DSCR Standard 0.75+
First lien640 (DSCR ≥1, ≤$500K)80% (720 ≤$1M; 700 ≤$1.5M)80% (720, ≤$1M); 75% (700)$100K – $3M0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D08
DSCR Standard (No Minimum DSCR)
First lien64085% (720, ≤$1.5M)80% (720/700, ≤$1M)$100K – $3MNone – DSCR <0.75 allowed with LTV cuts
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D09
DSCR Standard 0.75+
First lien660 (additional borrowers 640)80% (720, $125K–$1.5M; 700 ≤$1M)75% (720, ≤$1M); 700: 70%$75K – $3M0.75 (STR 1.15; <$125K 1.00)
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D10
DSCR Standard 0.75+
First lien66080% (680+, ≤$1.5M; 740 ≤$2M)75% (720/700, ≤$1.5M)$100K – $2.5M0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D11
DSCR Standard 0.75+
First lien66080% (720+, ≤$1M, DSCR ≥1)75% (720+, ≤$1M)$150K – $2M0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D12
DSCR Standard (Two Credit Tiers)
First lienTier A 700 / Tier B 64080% (Tier A ≤$1.5M 700+ DSCR≥1; Tier B…75%$100K – $3MTier A 0.80 / Tier B 0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D13
DSCR Recent Credit Event
First lien64080% (DSCR≥1, ≤$1.5M, 680+); 70% at 64075% (DSCR≥1); 60% (DSCR<1)$125K – $2.5M0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D14
DSCR Experienced Investor 0.80+
First lien680 (FN no FICO tier)80% (700+)75% (700+); 680–699 CO N/A$100K – $3M0.80
Short-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D15
DSCR Prime (Prepay Required)
First lien620 floor (no FICO-by-loan-size grid…Ask us (condos max 70%)Listed for sale in last 12 months 70%;…$100K – $1.5M1.00 (1.25 for $100–150K)
LAMD-D16
DSCR Prime 680+
First lien68080% (700, ≤$1.5M)75%$100K – $2.5M1.00
LAMD-D17
DSCR Prime 680+
First lien680 (lowest middle score of all…80% (740/720/700, ≤$1M)75% (740/720, ≤$1M); 700: 75%$150K – $2M1.00 (720+); 1.20 (680–719)
LAMD-D18
DSCR Prime 720+
First lien720 (additional borrowers 640;…80% (740 ≤$2M; 720 ≤$1.5M); 720 $2M: 75%75% (740 ≤$2M; 720 ≤$1.5M); 720 $2M: 70%$150K – $2M1.00 (STR 1.15)
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D19
DSCR Standard 0.75+ & No-Ratio
First lien66080% (720+, ≤$1M, DSCR ≥1)75% (720+, ≤$1M)$100K – $3M0.75 (no-ratio also allowed)
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D20
DSCR Standard 0.75+ & No-Ratio
First lien66080% (DSCR ≥1, 720, ≤$1M)75% (DSCR ≥1, 720)$125K – $2M0.75 or no ratio
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeFirst-time investor
LAMD-D21
DSCR Standard 0.80+ & No-Ratio
First lien68085% purchase only (720, ≤$1M, DSCR 1.00)75% (700, ≤$2M)$100K – $3M0.80; below 0.80 = no-DSCR tier
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D22
DSCR No-Ratio
First lien70070% (740+, ≤$1M)60% (740+, ≤$1M)$150K – $2MNone – DSCR not calculated
No-ratio / no minimum DSCR
LAMD-D23
DSCR No-Ratio
First lien700 (additional borrowers 660)75% (740, ≤$1M)65% (740, ≤$1M)$125K – $1.5M0 to <0.75 (no-ratio)
No-ratio / no minimum DSCR
LAMD-D24
DSCR Jumbo $2M–$4.5M
First lien74065% (to $4.5M)60%$2M – $4.5M1.25
LAMD-D25
DSCR Standard (No-Ratio, ITIN, Foreign National)
First lien600 (FICO <620 needs 12 mo reserves)85% (720+, ≤$1.5M; >80% needs DSCR…75% (660+, ≤$1.5M)$100K – $3MNone (no-ratio allowed)
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeForeign nationalITIN borrowerFirst-time investorMixed useCondotel
LAMD-D26
DSCR Standard 0.70+ (ITIN & Foreign National)
First lien62085% (720, ≤$1M)75% (700 ≤$1.5M; 680 ≤$1M)$100K – $2.5M0.70 floor
Short-term rental incomeForeign nationalITIN borrowerFirst-time investorMixed useCondotel
LAMD-D27
Foreign National DSCR
First lien660 or no FICO (DSCR <1: 680 or no…75% (≤$1M); 70% $1.5M; 60% $2M; 55%…70% ($1M, 680+/no FICO); 660–679 55%…$75K – $3MBelow 0.75 allowed (max 65%)
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRForeign nationalCondotel
LAMD-D28
Foreign National DSCR
First lien680 if US credit exists; otherwise no…75% (≤$1M, DSCR ≥1)65%$125K – $3MBelow 0.75 allowed
No-ratio / no minimum DSCRShort-term rental incomeForeign nationalCondotel
LAMD-D29
Foreign National DSCR
First lien680 or no credit score75% (≤$1.5M, DSCR ≥1)70% (≤$1M)$150K – $2.5MBelow 1.00 allowed
Short-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D30
Foreign National DSCR
First lien680 with US credit; foreign credit…65% (≤$1M)60%; FL condo cash-out 50%$150K – $1M1.00
Foreign national
LAMD-D31
Foreign National DSCR
First lien700 with US credit; otherwise no score70% (≤$2M)65% (≤$2M); condo & 2-4 max 65%$150K – $3M1.00 (grid shown for DSCR ≥1.00)
Short-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investor
LAMD-D32
Foreign National DSCR
First lien700 or no FICO1 unit 70% / 2-4 units 65% (≤$1.5M)Not allowed$150K – $1.5M1.00
Short-term rental incomeForeign nationalFirst-time investorCondotel
LAMD-D33
ITIN DSCR
First lien70075% (≤$1M)65%$125K – $1M1.00
Short-term rental incomeITIN borrowerCondotel
LAMD-D34
Condotel DSCR
First lien66075% (680+, ≤$1M)65%$150K – $2M1.00 (rents at 80% of market/history)
Short-term rental incomeCondotel
LAMD-D35
DSCR Multi-Tier (to $4.5M, 5–10 Units)
First lien620 (Tier 3)85% (Tier C: 740, ≤$1.5M); 80% at most…75% (700 FICO on Tiers A, B and E; Tier…$100K – $4.5M0.75
Short-term rental incomeFirst-time investor5+ unitsMixed useCondotel
LAMD-D36
DSCR 5–8 Units
First lien66075% (DSCR ≥1.20, 720+, ≤$1.5M)70% (740/720, ≤$1M)$400K – $2.5M1.10 (1.10–1.19 tier: 740+ only, 70% /…
5+ units
LAMD-D37
DSCR 5–10 Units
First lien68075% (700 ≤$3M; 680 ≤$2M)70% (700 ≤$2.5M; 680 ≤$2M)$750K – $3M1.15
5+ unitsMixed use
LAMD-D38
DSCR 5–8 Units & Mixed Use
First lien70075% (≤$1.5M)65%$300K – $3M1.00
5+ unitsMixed use
LAMD-D39
Blanket DSCR (2–25 Properties)
First lien – blanket66080% (700, DSCR >1.20, ≤$1.5M)75%$200K – $4MLoan 1.00 / each property 0.75
Short-term rental incomeCondotelBlanket (multiple properties)
LAMD-D40
Blanket DSCR (2–15 Properties)
First lien68075%70% (≤$1.5M, 700+); 60% at $2M$250K – $2M1.10 loan-level AND 1.10 per property
Blanket (multiple properties)
LAMD-D41
DSCR Closed-End Second
Second lien68065% CLTV (740/720/700, ≤$750K)60% CLTV; 55% at $1M (720)$150K – $1M1.00 (STR 1.15)
Short-term rental incomeSecond lien
LAMD-D42
DSCR Closed-End Second
Second lien680N/A – stand-alone cash-out only80% CLTV (720, $50–350K); 75% (700);…$50K – $750K1.00
Short-term rental incomeSecond lien
LAMD-D43
DSCR Closed-End Second
Second lien680 (FN: no score or 680)Piggyback only: 75% CLTV (720+, ≤$350K)Same CLTV grid$50K – $500K1.00
Foreign nationalSecond lien
LAMD-D44
DSCR Closed-End Second
Second lien700 (no borrower mid-score <660);…N/A – concurrent closing ineligible75% CLTV (720) / 70% (700)$100K – $350K1.00 – lease required
Second lien

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DSCR questions, answered from these guidelines

What is a DSCR loan?

A DSCR loan qualifies an investment property on the rent it produces instead of the borrower's personal income. DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) is the property's monthly rent divided by the monthly payment including principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA dues (PITIA). A DSCR of 1.00 means the rent exactly covers the payment. No tax returns, W-2s or pay stubs are used.

Can I get a DSCR loan if the rent doesn't cover the payment?

Yes. 13 programs allow a DSCR below 0.75 or calculate no ratio at all (no-ratio). They usually require a higher credit score and a lower LTV. Programs: LAMD-D02, LAMD-D03, LAMD-D05, LAMD-D06, LAMD-D08, LAMD-D19, LAMD-D20, LAMD-D21, LAMD-D22, LAMD-D23, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D27, LAMD-D28.

What is the lowest DSCR you accept?

25 programs accept a DSCR below 1.00, most down to 0.75, and some have no minimum. Programs: LAMD-D01, LAMD-D02, LAMD-D03, LAMD-D04, LAMD-D05, LAMD-D06, LAMD-D07, LAMD-D08, LAMD-D09, LAMD-D10, LAMD-D11, LAMD-D12, LAMD-D13, LAMD-D14, LAMD-D19, LAMD-D20, LAMD-D21, LAMD-D22, LAMD-D23, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D27, LAMD-D28, LAMD-D29, LAMD-D35.

Can I use Airbnb or VRBO income to qualify?

Yes. 30 programs accept short-term rental income, documented with 12 months of platform or property manager statements or, on many purchases, an AirDNA-type projection or an appraiser's short-term rent analysis. Limits are usually tighter (often 70–75% LTV and DSCR 1.00 or higher). Programs: LAMD-D01, LAMD-D02, LAMD-D03, LAMD-D04, LAMD-D05, LAMD-D06, LAMD-D07, LAMD-D08, LAMD-D09, LAMD-D10, LAMD-D11, LAMD-D12, LAMD-D13, LAMD-D14, LAMD-D18, LAMD-D19, LAMD-D20, LAMD-D21, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D28, LAMD-D29, LAMD-D31, LAMD-D32, LAMD-D33, LAMD-D34, LAMD-D35, LAMD-D39, LAMD-D41, LAMD-D42.

Do you lend to foreign nationals?

Yes. 13 programs lend to foreign nationals on U.S. investment property, typically at 60–75% LTV, some with no U.S. credit score. Programs: LAMD-D01, LAMD-D08, LAMD-D14, LAMD-D21, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D27, LAMD-D28, LAMD-D29, LAMD-D30, LAMD-D31, LAMD-D32, LAMD-D43.

Do you offer DSCR loans to ITIN borrowers?

Yes. 5 programs accept ITIN borrowers. Programs: LAMD-D02, LAMD-D03, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D33.

Can a first-time investor get a DSCR loan?

Yes. 24 programs accept first-time investors, usually with a DSCR of at least 1.00 and a credit score of 680–700 or higher. Programs: LAMD-D01, LAMD-D02, LAMD-D03, LAMD-D04, LAMD-D05, LAMD-D06, LAMD-D07, LAMD-D08, LAMD-D09, LAMD-D10, LAMD-D11, LAMD-D12, LAMD-D13, LAMD-D14, LAMD-D18, LAMD-D19, LAMD-D20, LAMD-D21, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D29, LAMD-D31, LAMD-D32, LAMD-D35.

Do you finance 5–10 unit buildings or mixed-use properties?

Yes. 7 programs cover 5+ unit residential or mixed-use buildings. Programs: LAMD-D01, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D35, LAMD-D36, LAMD-D37, LAMD-D38.

Can I put several rentals on one loan?

Yes. Blanket (cross-collateralized) programs cover multiple properties on one loan: LAMD-D39, LAMD-D40.

Can I take cash out of a rental without refinancing my first mortgage?

Yes. 4 closed-end second programs qualify on DSCR and leave your existing first mortgage in place. Programs: LAMD-D41, LAMD-D42, LAMD-D43, LAMD-D44.

Do you finance condotels and non-warrantable condos?

Yes. 31 programs allow condotels, non-warrantable condos or both. Programs: LAMD-D01, LAMD-D02, LAMD-D03, LAMD-D04, LAMD-D05, LAMD-D06, LAMD-D08, LAMD-D09, LAMD-D10, LAMD-D11, LAMD-D12, LAMD-D13, LAMD-D14, LAMD-D15, LAMD-D19, LAMD-D20, LAMD-D21, LAMD-D22, LAMD-D23, LAMD-D24, LAMD-D25, LAMD-D26, LAMD-D27, LAMD-D28, LAMD-D29, LAMD-D32, LAMD-D33, LAMD-D34, LAMD-D35, LAMD-D39, LAMD-D43.

What credit score do I need for a DSCR loan?

The lowest published minimum is 600, with reduced LTV. Most programs start at 620–680, and the best terms usually need 720 or higher. Lowest-score program: LAMD-D25.

What is the largest DSCR loan available?

Up to $4.5M on the largest programs; most programs go to $2M–$3.5M. Largest programs: LAMD-D24, LAMD-D35.

Can I close in an LLC?

Yes. 41 programs allow vesting in an LLC or other entity, usually with a personal guarantee from owners of 25% or more.

Terms used here

DSCR
Monthly rent ÷ monthly PITIA (or ITIA on interest-only loans). 1.25 means rent is 125% of the payment.
No-ratio
The lender does not calculate a DSCR. The loan is approved on credit, equity and reserves.
LTV / CLTV
Loan amount ÷ property value. CLTV includes all liens; it applies to closed-end seconds.
Reserves
Months of the new payment (PITIA) you must still have in the bank after closing.
Short-term rental (STR)
Rentals of under 30 days through platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO.
Condotel
A condo unit in a building run like a hotel, with a front desk and rental program.
Non-warrantable condo
A condo project that fails Fannie Mae project rules, for example high investor concentration or litigation.
Delayed financing
A cash-out refinance soon after buying with cash, to recoup the purchase funds.
Prepayment penalty (PPP)
A fee if the loan is paid off in the first 1–5 years. Common on DSCR loans and often lowers the rate.
ITIN
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, used by borrowers without a Social Security number.

These are summaries of DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loan programs offered through L.A. Mortgage Dude, NMLS #2513002, licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Virginia. Not all programs are available in every state. Program codes are internal names. Limits shown are maximums or minimums before scenario-specific adjustments; actual terms depend on credit, property, appraisal, reserves and full underwriting. This is not a commitment to lend, a loan approval or a rate quote. Guidelines change without notice. Business-purpose investment property loans only. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Guidelines last reviewed October 17, 2026. Machine-readable copy: dscr-guidelines.json · llms.txt