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DSCR Rental Loans from 5.875%

Qualify on property cash flow, not personal income. No tax returns, no W-2s, no employment verification. 30-year fixed rates for buy-and-hold rental investors scaling their portfolios.

80%
Max LTV
1.00x
Min DSCR
$3M
Per Loan
30-Year
Fixed Rate
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Why Investors Choose Ledger

No Income Verification
Qualify based on the property's rental income, not your personal tax returns, W-2s, or employment history.
30-Year Fixed Rate
Lock in long-term, predictable payments with a fully amortizing 30-year fixed rate. No balloon payments.
Close in Entity Name
Close in your LLC or corporate entity for asset protection and liability separation. No personal name required on title.
Cash-Out Refinance Available
Pull equity from stabilized rentals to reinvest. Cash-out refinance up to 75% LTV with no seasoning requirement.
Portfolio SFR Loans
Bundle multiple rental properties under a single loan for simplified management and better terms across your portfolio.

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Funded Across the Country

$585K
DSCR Rental
Kansas City, KS
$511K
DSCR Rental
Raleigh, NC
$384K
DSCR Rental
Atlanta, GA
$249K
DSCR Rental
Nashville, TN
$172K
DSCR Rental
Jacksonville, FL
$172K
DSCR Rental
Jacksonville, FL
$105K
DSCR Rental
Pittsburgh, PA
$3M+
Portfolio SFR
Multi-State

DSCR Investment Property Loan Parameters

Rates From
5.875%
Max LTV
Up to 80%
Min DSCR
1.00x
Most lenders require 1.20+
Loan Range
$100K – $3M
Portfolio up to $10M+
Term
30-Year Fixed
IO option up to 10 years
Property Types
SFR / 2-4 Unit
Townhomes, small multifamily

What Is a DSCR Loan?

A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan is an investment property loan that qualifies borrowers based on the rental income of the property, not personal income. If the property's rent covers the mortgage payment, you can qualify.

How qualification works

DSCR is calculated by dividing the property's gross rental income by the total monthly payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and HOA). A DSCR of 1.00x means rent exactly covers the payment. Our minimum is 1.00x, while most lenders require 1.20x or higher.

No personal income required

Unlike conventional loans, DSCR financing does not require tax returns, W-2s, pay stubs, or employment verification. This is ideal for self-employed investors and business owners who write off heavily and show lower taxable income than their actual earnings.

Who uses DSCR loans

Experienced rental investors, portfolio builders, and real estate professionals who want to scale without the documentation burden of conventional lending. Borrowers must have a minimum 680 credit score and at least one prior rental property owned.

What properties qualify

Single-family residences (SFR), 2-4 unit properties, townhomes, warrantable condos, and small multifamily. Properties must be investment (non-owner-occupied) and located in an eligible state. Both purchase and refinance transactions are available.

How Ledger is different: We are a direct private lender, not a broker. Our capital comes from institutional sources, which means faster decisions, flexible structuring, and no middleman markup. We offer 30-year fully amortizing fixed rates with interest-only options up to 10 years, cash-out refinance with no seasoning requirement, and the ability to close in your LLC or corporate entity for asset protection. No yield maintenance penalty, stepdown prepayment structures only.

Eligible states: We lend in 40+ states and DC. Our top markets include North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Florida, and Texas, but we serve investors nationwide with consistent terms and a streamlined process regardless of location.

LLC vs. Personal Name: What Rental Investors Need to Know

Most DSCR lenders require the property to be held in an LLC or business entity. If you currently own rentals in your personal name, here's why that matters and how to make the switch.

Why lenders require an LLC

DSCR loans are investment loans, not consumer mortgages. Closing in an LLC separates the investment from your personal finances, which is how these loans are designed to work. It also means no personal income documentation is needed.

Asset protection

An LLC creates a legal barrier between your rental properties and your personal assets. If a tenant lawsuit or property claim arises, only the assets inside the LLC are exposed, not your home, savings, or other investments.

Already own in personal name?

You can transfer existing properties into an LLC and then refinance with a DSCR loan. Many investors use a cash-out refinance to pull equity from properties they originally purchased in their own name.

Setting up is straightforward

Forming an LLC typically takes a few days and costs a few hundred dollars depending on your state. You'll need an EIN from the IRS (free, takes 10 minutes online). That's it.

We walk you through it

If you're new to entity structuring, we'll guide you through the process. Our borrowers close in their LLC or corporate entity as standard practice, and we can help you understand what's needed before you apply. Get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.

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SFR Purchase
$300K property · 75% LTV
1.25x DSCR · 740 FICO
Rate: ~6.500% · Payment: ~$1,423/mo
Cash-Out Refi
$400K property · 70% LTV
1.10x DSCR · 720 FICO
Rate: ~7.125% · Payment: ~$1,889/mo
Portfolio
$750K portfolio · 75% LTV
1.30x DSCR · 760 FICO
Rate: ~6.250% · Payment: ~$3,463/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan qualifies borrowers based on the rental income of the investment property rather than personal income. If the property's rental income covers the monthly mortgage payment, you can qualify — no tax returns, W-2s, or employment verification needed.
Our DSCR loans are available up to 80% loan-to-value on purchase and rate-and-term refinance transactions. Cash-out refinance is available up to 75% LTV. Maximum leverage depends on credit score, DSCR, and property type.
The minimum credit score for our DSCR loan program is 680. Borrowers with higher credit scores may qualify for better rates and higher leverage. We evaluate the full picture when making lending decisions.
Our minimum DSCR is 1.00x, calculated on the full PITIA (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and association dues). Most lenders require 1.20x or higher, giving our borrowers a significant advantage on tighter cash flow properties.
Yes, interest-only options are available for up to 10 years on qualifying DSCR loans. This can significantly improve your cash flow during the initial hold period while you build equity through appreciation and rent growth.
Portfolio SFR loans allow you to bundle multiple single-family rental properties under a single loan. This simplifies management, reduces closing costs per property, and can unlock better pricing for investors scaling their rental portfolios.
Yes, we lend in 40+ states and DC. Whether your rental property is in Texas, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, or Virginia, we can provide DSCR financing with consistent terms and a streamlined process.
Yes, DSCR loans are closed in the name of an LLC or business entity, not in your personal name. If you don't have an LLC yet, it's simple to set one up. You'll need to form the LLC in your state, get an EIN from the IRS, and open a business bank account. We can walk you through the process and help you understand what's needed before closing.
DSCR loan rates are based on credit score, LTV, DSCR ratio, and property type. Stronger credit, lower leverage, and higher cash flow coverage generally result in better rates. Try our DSCR calculator to see your estimated rate and payment.

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