DSCR loan work for STR?

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Stephanie P.Pro Member
Washington, DC Mortgage Lender/Broker · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
5y

@Chris K.

STR works for some DSCR lenders, not all. There are several that still won't do them. Make sure the broker you're working with is pricing the loan with the right lender.

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  • Stephanie MedellinBusiness Member
    Mortgage Broker · CA · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 644 votes
    5y

    @Chris K. Yes, but rents will still only be based on market rent, not short term rental rates. There are programs that will allow DSCR < 1 (when rental income does not cover the monthly payment).

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  • Lender · Denver, CO · Member since 2017 · 348 posts · 143 votes
    5y

    As mentioned it will qualify for a DSCR loan. We would be looking at the market rent to figure out the DSCR. So make sure that you know you know the approximate market rent to see if it would affect your qualifications, LTV or rate. You can still get it done if it is less than the standard 1.2 ratio and even if it is below 1.0 but it may come with a higher rate and/or a lower LTV.

  • Stephanie P.Pro Member
    Washington, DC Mortgage Lender/Broker · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    5y

    @Chris K.

    STR works for some DSCR lenders, not all. There are several that still won't do them. Make sure the broker you're working with is pricing the loan with the right lender.

  • Investor · New York, NY · Member since 2008 · 187 posts · 36 votes
    5y

    Short answer it applies. Your loan structure varies according to your goals. If acquiring stabilized as opposed to value add and rental experience.

  • Rental Property Investor · Boulder, CO · Member since 2018 · 52 posts · 9 votes
    5y

    @Chris K.

    Were you able to pull this off? I want to pull cash from an STR in Colorado that I own free and clear.

  • Investor · Seattle, WA · Member since 2019 · 47 posts · 18 votes
    5y

    @Stephanie P. do you know any STR lenders? Looking for one to finance a unique property in MN right now. Thanks!

  • Nick BelskyBusiness Member
    Lender · Orlando, FL · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 704 votes
    5y

    @Chris K.

    Yes. There are some lenders who will look at the STR for that type of revenue and not jus the standard LTR rate or fair market rate. There are other restrictions of course, but they are out there.

    Cheers!

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  • Lender · Bolton, CT · Member since 2017 · 253 posts · 88 votes
    5y

    Yes and no, for example we use a percentage of the STR to calculate DSCR. Other times if the property owner is new and there's no solid trailing 12 month, we can use market rent. All depends on how your lender looks at the whole picture.

    Hope this helps. 

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