Rental Property Investor · Carnation, WA · Member since 2021 · 10 posts · 9 votes
Can anyone recommend or underwrite a 15% down DSCR loan based off short term rental income? I'm looking for a 30 yr Am, and someone that can close fast enough to be competitive in a hot market. No prepayment penalty would be a huge bonus as well. Still narrowing down a market, but TN, NC, GA, TX.
I've got access to a 20% down dscr, but looking to increase my buying power to 800K-1M purchase price.
Lender · Joliet, IL · Member since 2021 · 33 posts · 7 votes
4y
Hi, Anthony! In my experience, 20% is needed for 30 year DSCR loans. If you're set on the 15% down, a bridge loan would be your better bet. The interest is higher, but you could always refi into a 30 year.
Carnation WA · Member since 2021 · 27 posts · 12 votes
4y
So how would it work to use a bridge loan to buy an STR? Do they not consider DTI? You'd need to hold that loan for 2 years until you could use the income from the property to refy, correct?
Could you elaborate on how that would work logistically?
I am currently checking in with FP - Finance Properties, they say they can do 15%. Rates will be 6% to 7%. For 20% down it will be upper 5% to 6%. They also look for 6 months of reserves (can use 401k... so on). Will let you know how it goes
Lender · Washington DC · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
4y
DSCR loan the problem is proving what dollar amount it will cash flow. In purchasing you have little to use, as a refinance you provide the AIrbnb/Verbo statements for 12 or 24 months and they are averaged and given a haircut. Debt service ratio lenders rely on the appraiser to say what market rents are and I don't know one who will estimate on STR. With a $800000 sales price and no HOA you need to clear greater than $5286 monthly. Needs to rent for $180 a night 100% occupied. Smokey Mountains TN probably not, NC the state is talking about striking them down; Galveston beach house maybe if on the water
DSCR loan the problem is proving what dollar amount it will cash flow. In purchasing you have little to use, as a refinance you provide the AIrbnb/Verbo statements for 12 or 24 months and they are averaged and given a haircut. Debt service ratio lenders rely on the appraiser to say what market rents are and I don't know one who will estimate on STR. With a $800000 sales price and no HOA you need to clear greater than $5286 monthly. Needs to rent for $180 a night 100% occupied. Smokey Mountains TN probably not, NC the state is talking about striking them down; Galveston beach house maybe if on the water
My understanding is theyre pretty common place in the more established STR markets. I hear the Short-term Shop discussing them regularly. I have spoken to their lender, and theyre doing them with 20% down for sure. 15% down is possible coming back.
DSCR loan the problem is proving what dollar amount it will cash flow. In purchasing you have little to use, as a refinance you provide the AIrbnb/Verbo statements for 12 or 24 months and they are averaged and given a haircut. Debt service ratio lenders rely on the appraiser to say what market rents are and I don't know one who will estimate on STR. With a $800000 sales price and no HOA you need to clear greater than $5286 monthly. Needs to rent for $180 a night 100% occupied. Smokey Mountains TN probably not, NC the state is talking about striking them down; Galveston beach house maybe if on the water