Fannie Mae Rental Income vs DSCR Qualifying for a Rental Refinance
Fannie Mae rental income vs DSCR: see which test your rental refinance passes, and how Lendmire compares DSCR options for investors.
Investment Properties
Investment Properties articles from Lendmire: how-to guides, requirements and eligibility checklists, cost and timeline questions, and side-by-side comparisons for borrowers and investors. Start with the DSCR Loans program page or browse the DSCR Loans Guide Library.
How a DSCR Lender Sizes a Refinance on a Rental Property
See how a DSCR lender sizes a refinance on a rental property: value and rent tests, leverage caps, and cash to you. Get a Lendmire quote.
Seasoned LLC vs Brand-New LLC for a DSCR Loan Borrower
Seasoned LLC vs brand-new LLC for a DSCR loan: learn which entity fits your rental and what lenders review through Lendmire.
After-Repair Appraisal vs As-Is Appraisal for a BRRRR DSCR Refinance
Weigh an after-repair appraisal vs as-is appraisal before a BRRRR refinance. Lendmire explains which value a DSCR lender uses and why.
How Much Cash to Bring to Closing on a DSCR Loan
Plan the cash to bring to closing on a DSCR loan: down payment, closing costs, and reserves. Lendmire helps investors size the full number.
DSCR Loan vs Conventional Loan Process for a Rental Purchase
The DSCR loan vs conventional loan process differs at every stage of a rental purchase. See which path fits your file with Lendmire.
How a Jumbo Lender Counts Cash-Out Proceeds When You Buy Rentals
See how a jumbo lender counts cash-out proceeds as down payment or reserves when you buy rentals. Lendmire helps investors plan the sequence.
Can a Jumbo DSCR Loan Fund a Purchase Without Selling Your Portfolio?
Can a jumbo DSCR loan fund a purchase without selling your rentals? See how coverage, leverage, and cash-out work, with Lendmire.
How a DSCR Lender Treats a 2-4 Unit You Plan to Live In
See how a DSCR lender treats a 2-4 unit you plan to live in, and which loan fits instead. Lendmire explains the path to DSCR.
Month-to-Month Tenant vs New Lease Before a DSCR Cash-Out
A month-to-month tenant vs new lease changes which rent a lender counts on a cash-out. See how Lendmire helps investors compare options.
How to Get DSCR Cash-Out Instead of Agency on a 2–4 Unit Rental
Learn how to get DSCR cash-out instead of agency on a 2–4 unit rental, sized on rent, with Lendmire arranging the loan.
DSCR Loan on BAH Rent vs Market Rent for a Tampa Investor
A DSCR loan on BAH rent vs market rent comes down to the lease or the appraisal, not allowance. See how Lendmire helps investors compare.
How to Close a DSCR Cash-Out on a Rental Owned Before Marriage
Learn how to close a DSCR cash-out on a rental owned before marriage, including who signs what. Lendmire arranges DSCR options for investors.
Can You Still Close a DSCR Loan If Your Lender Fails?
Can you still close a DSCR loan if your lender fails? See what carries over, what restarts, and how Lendmire can re-place your file.
How to Qualify for a DSCR Loan on a Newly Leased Rental
Learn how to qualify for a DSCR loan on a newly leased rental, and how lenders weigh a fresh lease against market rent. Lendmire explains.