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What is DSCR?

DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio. As long as the potential rent covers the proposed mortgage with cash left over, the loan will generally qualify! 

General Guidelines

No Minimum loan amount guides:

All 30 Year Fixed Terms


There is no minimum loan amount, you must own a primary residence, no first-time home buyers. (If no primary residence - minimum purchase price is $75,000)


Rates from 6.5% - 9.5% - rate dependent on credit score, loan to value, state, loan amount, Pre-Payment Penalty


Investment properties only


700+ FICO
20% down (80 LTV)


700 & below FICO 

25% down (75 LTV)


DSCR Ratio = 1


6-12 months reserves (bank statement showing you have enough funds to make the payment for 6 months)


Manufactured homes not permitted


Available in:
Al, AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KT, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. TN & MI

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at bharnish@nexamortgage.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

The prepay works like this, only applies to a payoff of the mortgage or a refinance 


5 year decreasing pre-payment penalty 5-4-3-2-1


5% of loan amount - year 1

4% loan amount - year 2

3% loan amount - year 3

2% loan amount - year 4

1% loan amount - year 5


3 year Pre payment penalty works the same way. 3-2-1 decreasing 


3%  loan amount - year 1

2%  loan amount - year 2

1%  loan amount - year 3



Example - Loan amount $85,000, 5 year pre-pay & you sell the home in year 3. $85,000*.03 = $2,500 added to loan payoff.


If you buy a $100,000 home you will come to closing with 27-28k depending on taxes and insurance. You need enough funds left over for 6 months reserves (mortgage payment * 6) to make sure you have sufficient assets. 


Yes - I am licensed in PA, TN, OH, FL, MO & MI for FHA, VA, & conventional loans.


Yes - we offer an in house AI HELOC. With no appraisal necessary. Access the equity in your home today!- Click here to apply


DSCR Closing Cost Example

Attached are 3 examples of closing costs to get an idea of fees.


Test home - 987 Plover Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63120


This is assuming:

740+ credit score

Rates as of Dec 2025

Title fees are estimated

Home Owners insurance is estimated 

Appraisal price is estimated


5 Year Pre-Pay (Lender 1) (pdf)Download
3 Year Pre-Pay (Lender 1) (pdf)Download
2 Year Pre-Pay (lender 2) (pdf)Download

Foreign National? We have options for you

Not a U.S. Citizen, don't fret!

Foreign citizens can still invest in the US. To purchase: Minimum home value must be $100,000 or higher with 35% down. Will need a drivers license or passport and visa. Cash out: limited to 60% of home value.

Portfolio Loans

Multiple Homes under one loan with one payment!

Purchase or Cash out Refi on multiple homes under one loan! Reach out to learn more

Download this excel sheet to calculate your DSCR ratio

DSCR Calculator

DSCR Calculator (xlsx)Download

 

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Brannon lives in Pennsylvania and is licensed in PA, TN, OH, FL, MO & MI for all loans.


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