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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DSCR stand for?

Debt Service Coverage Ratio. This is just your total rent divided by your total payment.

Your rent exceeds your total payment if this figure is 1.0 or higher. In general, your rate is better the greater it is.

How do you calculate DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)?

The property PITIA (principal + interest + taxes + property insurance + homeowners association dues) is divided by the property income (rental income) to determine the ratio. The lender may decide how much revenue is available to pay the mortgage based on the resulting ratio.

When the ratio is 1.0x, it indicates that the property's rental income and expenses are equal. The property is positively cash-flowing if the DSCR is greater than 1.

A DSCR of less than one, on the other hand, indicates that the property has a negative cash flow as expenses are greater than rental income.

What are the advantages of a DSCR Loan vs. Conventional Financing?

Customers prefer DSCR loans over conventional financing for a variety of reasons. First off, DSCR loans only consider your loan's interest and principal (PITI) payment. Therefore, taking out a DSCR loan is your best bet if you work for yourself and report having very little income.

Second, since a DSCR loan does not appear on your credit report, it might not have an impact on your future eligibility for other homes.

Another advantage is that, unlike typical financing through FNMA, DSCR loans permit you to vest in an LLC.

How do you calculate my loan terms, rate, and leverage for a fix-and-flip loan?

Leverage and rates are influenced by risk. Credit, loan information, loan period, and flipping experience are used to calculate risk. You can choose a loan duration between 6 and 18 months.

A number of variables, such as project size, experience, and credit profile, will influence the rate and maximum leverage that can be used. To find out where you qualify, get started right now. You can submit your application in a matter of minutes!

What if I complete my Fix and Flip project ahead of schedule?

You can pay off the loan at any time without paying any additional expenses because there is no pre-payment penalty. The number of days you have the loan before it is paid off determines your interest.

Can my Fix and Flip loan be extended?

Yes. However, a number of factors, such as prior on-time payments, project condition, etc., are taken into consideration before approving an extension.

What if I have credit that is less than 640?

With compensatory criteria like experience and additional guarantors, we can examine exceptions for Bridge and Fix and Flip loans down to 600.

Do you lend to first-time flippers?

We love helping new flippers. Many of our skilled flippers actually began their initial flip financing with us.

We are available to assist you with any inquiries you may have, including profitability analysis, property evaluations, and budget reviews. Our aim is to help you make money from your flip.

How do you close so fast?

Our experience and our technology. We can help you close quickly because our team has years of experience.

How do your draws work?

After a request, our draws are usually reimbursed within three to five working days. You must be up to date on your loan in order to ensure that your draws are made on schedule.

No receipts are required because we only repay draws depending on the work done on the property and your repair budget.

Do you work with brokers?

Yes, we do! To get set up, simply fill out the form or give us a call.

What are the top 3 factors for getting the best DSCR rates?

The real Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), Loan-to-Value, and your FICO (credit score) are the three main elements that influence the DSCR rate.

Since the property may be positively cash-flowing and the investor can make the monthly loan payments, a lender can predict a reduced risk when lending capital to a property with a higher DSCR. The loan amount in relation to the property's real value is known as loan-to-value or LTV.

DSCR loans usually don't go over 80% LTV. This implies that the borrower must contribute around 20% of the loan amount plus closing fees as a down payment. A lower LTV means a lower risk for the lender, which turns into a better rate.

Furthermore, the rate is still influenced by your credit score. Your DSCR loan's final rate is influenced by the score that lenders use.

What are some niche loan options within a DSCR loan?

A 30-year fixed loan is just one of several options available in a DSCR loan.

  • Interest-only choices
  • 5/1 ARM options 
  • Loan portfolio options that allow you to qualify by combining rental revenue from several homes
  • Vest in a personal name or an LLC
  • Options for prepayment or no prepayment; adding a prepay penalty usually results in a lower cost.
  • Discount Points: In general, your rate is better the more you buy down the rate.
  • Options for Cash Out or Rate/Term Refi: Selecting a refi and determining whether to remove cash out
How much does DSCR typically cost compared to conventional financing?

Although rates change every day, DSCR loans are normally between .5% and 1.5% more expensive than conventional loans. However, because DSCR loans do not consider your personal income, they are substantially easier to qualify for.

What happens if my DSCR ratio is not enough to be eligible?

You might want to look at our bridge loan options if your DSCR is less than .75 until we can lower the ratio. The DSCR ratio is not taken into consideration for our bridge loans.

Increasing the down payment or using discount points to purchase a lower rate is an additional choice. Each of these will raise your DSCR ratio, which may make you eligible.

Do you escrow insurance and taxes?

Taxes and insurance must be escrowed and paid each month with our payment for all of our DSCR loans.

Escrows are not necessary for our Bridge, Fix and Flip, and Ground Up Construction loans.

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