DSCR Guide
What Interest Rates Should I Expect on a DSCR Loan?
DSCR rates run higher than owner-occupied conventional loans — with credit, LTV, DSCR strength, and prepayment structure all moving the number you lock.
Investor Rates vs. Primary Residence
DSCR loans price as non-owner-occupied investment products. Expect a spread above primary-residence conventional rates — the tradeoff is qualifying on rental income instead of personal tax returns and W-2s.
Credit score, LTV, DSCR ratio, loan amount, property type, and prepayment penalty length all stack into your final rate. Market moves daily, so quote freshness matters when you compare options.
Rates and pricing grids are investor-specific and change with market conditions.
Rate Snapshot
What Moves Your DSCR Rate
Two files on the same street can price differently based on structure.
How We Quote DSCR Pricing
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Example: Rate vs. Hold Period
An Indiana investor choosing a 5-year prepay might lock 0.25–0.50% lower than a 3-year structure — worthwhile if they plan to hold and refinance later. A flipper planning to sell in 18 months may prefer shorter PPP despite a higher rate.
We align rate, points, and prepay with your actual timeline — not a generic quote sheet.
Quick checklist before you lock
- 1. Know your credit tier and target LTV
- 2. Confirm DSCR at the loan amount you need
- 3. Decide prepay length vs. exit plan
- 4. Compare points vs. par rate options
- 5. Ask for a same-day refreshed quote
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Frequently Asked Questions
What interest rates should I expect on a DSCR loan?
DSCR rates are typically higher than owner-occupied conventional loans. Pricing depends on credit, LTV, DSCR strength, loan amount, property type, and prepayment structure. Quotes change with market conditions.
Why are DSCR rates higher than primary residence rates?
Investment property loans carry more investor risk. Non-QM DSCR programs also skip personal income documentation, which adds pricing relative to agency-backed owner-occupied products.
Can I buy down the rate with points?
Often yes. Points vs. rate tradeoffs are common on DSCR — we model breakeven so you know whether paying upfront saves money over your hold period.
How does prepayment penalty affect rate?
Longer prepayment penalty structures (PPP) frequently improve rate. Shorter or no PPP usually costs more in rate — we align PPP length with your exit plan.
Want a Current DSCR Rate Quote?
Ryan & Steve will pull live pricing for your credit, LTV, DSCR, and prepay structure — refreshed for today's market.