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DSCR Home Equity

DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio — a way to qualify based on your investment property's rental income rather than your personal tax returns, W-2s, or employment history. Available in both first and second lien position.

Investment Properties No Personal Income Docs Required 1st or 2nd Lien Position Rental Income Qualifies
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Qualify on the Property, Not Your Paycheck

The DSCR program evaluates whether the rental income from the subject property covers the debt obligations — no personal W-2s, no tax returns. If the property cash flows, it may qualify.

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Potentially Invest with Your Equity, Not Your Income

DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio — a measure of whether a property generates enough rental income to cover its own debt payments. With a DSCR, qualification may be based primarily on the property's cash flow.

This may be an ideal product for real estate investors who own rental properties with substantial equity but whose personal income — as reflected on tax returns — may not tell the full story. If your properties cash flow, you may qualify even if your taxable income looks low.

Use the funds for down payments on new acquisitions, property renovations, debt payoff, or any other eligible business purposes.

Key Qualifications

  • Investment property with rental income
  • DSCR typically 1.0 or higher (property cash flow requirements apply)
  • Minimum credit score requirements apply
  • Sufficient equity in the subject property
  • No traditional personal income or employment verification required
  • Single family, 2–4 unit, and some multifamily eligible
  • Guidelines and eligibility requirements vary by program

Why This May Be Powerful for Investors

Some real estate investors take every legal deduction available, which may reduce taxable income on paper. Traditional lenders may have difficulty qualifying them. DSCR lending focuses primarily on the property's actual cash flow rather than personal tax returns.

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How a DSCR Works

The qualification process focuses on the property, not your personal income documentation.

Submit the Property

We gather the property address, estimated value, existing mortgage balance, and current rental income (lease agreements or market rent analysis).

Calculate the DSCR

We divide the property's gross rental income by the total debt obligations. A ratio of 1.0+ may qualify.

Determine Available Equity

Based on the property value and LTV (Loan-to-Value ratio) limits, we determine how much equity may be available to draw.

Close & Access Funds

Once approved, you receive a revolving line of credit or lump sum — available to deploy for your next investment or any eligible business purpose.

What to Expect

Property Type
Investment / non-owner occupied
Lien Position
1st or 2nd position
Income Qualification
Property DSCR — rental income vs. debt
Personal Income Docs
Not required
Rate Type
Variable, tied to market index
Draw Period
Revolving during draw period
Use of Funds
General eligible purposes
Deposit Requirements
Ask about program specifics

Who May This Be Best For?

  • Real estate investors with multiple properties
  • Borrowers with high write-offs on tax returns
  • Investors looking to recycle equity for new acquisitions
  • Property owners who may want to avoid a full cash-out refinance
  • LLCs or those holding properties in entities (ask about options)

Have an Investment Property with Equity?

Let's run the numbers together. A quick conversation is all it takes to find out if a DSCR makes sense for your portfolio.

Call 805-231-1644 Email DWaldman@genevafi.com