Investor · Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2016 · 42 posts · 25 votes
2y
I did get a qute the other day at 6.89% but the fees i thought were high. 2 points and $2k fee for the loan. So $4k in fees. But its also my first DSCR loan. Maybe i am getting a good deal?
Lender · Irvine CA · Member since 2019 · 71 posts · 22 votes
2y
I have seen DSCR rates as low as 6.5% with discount points and actually a credit to borrower for a solid credit and low LTV in NY. However depending on variable factors as DSCR ratio, LTV, FICO, loan amount, Prepayment penalty or not it can range from 6's to high 8's.
Including for unique cases for Foreign National loans.
I have seen DSCR rates as low as 6.5% with discount points and actually a credit to borrower for a solid credit and low LTV in NY. However depending on variable factors as DSCR ratio, LTV, FICO, loan amount, Prepayment penalty or not it can range from 6's to high 8's.
Including for unique cases for Foreign National loans.
which lender? I just got 7.125 w 0 points and ~3k in total fees
Lender · Fountain, CO · Member since 2022 · 124 posts · 32 votes
2y
1-4 units the floor rate I have recently is 6.5% for 30 year fixed residential. good credit, ratios, etc factor in but par is landing around 7.25%-7.5% without buying it down.
I did get a qute the other day at 6.89% but the fees i thought were high. 2 points and $2k fee for the loan. So $4k in fees. But its also my first DSCR loan. Maybe i am getting a good deal?
Have you guys noticed the rate drops on the DSCR loan side? Or do they keep them higher now thats the 30 year conventional is dropping.
Theres certainty always a lag when it comes to rates and closed loans and what is getting quoted in the current day but can share from our perspective:
Average Rate so far in September 2024 - 7.417%
Average Rate in August 2024 (103 DSCR Loans0 - 7.773%
I'd predict average rate will continue to drop and be close to 7% flat for September once the month concludes
Lender · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2015 · 159 posts · 76 votes
2y
With 70% loan to value you can be in the low 7s with no points currently, 60% loan to value you can be in the high 5s with as little as 2 points currently. Many DSCR options are cheaper on the rate side than Conventional investment loans are, and often times lower points than conventional with higher loan to values (80 and 85% options). You just have prepayment penalties (PPP) on the DSCR side vs no PPPs on conventional loans.
The smaller the loan size, the more you should consider paying a few points at closing so you are not looking to do another refi any time soon. Pay for your next refi with this current loan and take the longer PPP so you get better rates. The higher the mortgage balance (could be anywhere from $200-$300k+) you could consider taking slightly higher rates for the shorter PPP as refinancing in the future could make more sense than paying down points now with longer PPPs.
No right answers! Questions to ask yourself: Will I see rates drop enough in the next 2 to 3 years to consider another refi in the future? Will equity appreciation be great and will I want to do a cash out refi in the future? How long do I intend to hold this property? Am I thinking of converting this property for SRO/PadSplit model where refinancing may be harder to do because of property improvements I have made?
Speaking to a lender that helps you think about future plans and thinking about when/if you may do another refi should help you determine if you should pay points on this refi or not. If you will be doing another refi (to pull out future equity or because you feel rates will get low enough to justify this), you probably want to go with a No Points option.
Not all DSCR lenders offer no point options! Work with a broker who has access to a large variety is going to help you find an appropriate option for your situation vs a direct lender who can only sell you their limited product set. #brokersarebetter ;)
I did get a qute the other day at 6.89% but the fees i thought were high. 2 points and $2k fee for the loan. So $4k in fees. But its also my first DSCR loan. Maybe i am getting a good deal?