Real Estate Investor Loans

Scale your rental portfolio with DSCR and fix-and-flip financing

Compare debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), bridge, and rehab loans built for investors. Loans based on property cash flow—not personal income.

Properties funded

6.2K

Average DSCR required

1.1x

Finance short- and long-term rentals with flexible underwriting

Investor loans focus on property performance. RateRoots compares DSCR programs, fix-and-flip loans, and short-term rentals financing so you can close quickly without tax-return headaches.

Real estate investor reviewing rental income

DSCR vs. traditional mortgages

DSCR loan

Qualification driven by rental income and property expenses instead of personal DTI.

  • Faster approvals
  • Ideal for investors with multiple properties
  • No income documentation required

Traditional mortgage

Underwriting relies on personal income, tax returns, and debt ratios.

  • Lower rates for primary residences
  • Limited to 10 financed properties
  • Full documentation required

Investor funding in four steps

1

Tell us about the property

Provide purchase price, rent roll, or ARV projections.

3 minutes
2

Review curated offers

Compare DSCR, bridge, and rehab loan options side-by-side.

3

Appraisal & inspection

Order valuation and property condition reports as needed.

4

Close and deploy capital

Fund acquisitions, rehabs, or portfolio refinances quickly.

Investor loan snapshot

Minimum DSCR

≥ 1.0x

1.1x+ preferred for best pricing

Down payment

20%+

Higher equity improves leverage

Experience

0–2 flips

Bridge lenders offer tiers for new investors

Property types

1–8 units

Short-term rentals eligible

Run quick DSCR math

Enter rent and expenses to confirm cash flow coverage before you make an offer.

Max leverage

Up to 80% LTV

Subject to DSCR performance

Time to funding

10–14 days

Bridge loans can close sooner

Prepayment flexibility

12–36 months

Options for long- and short-term holds

Frequently asked questions

Most lenders look for a DSCR of 1.0x or greater. Higher ratios improve rates and leverage. Our quiz calculates DSCR automatically using your rent and expense inputs.

Grow your rental portfolio faster

Start the investor quiz to compare DSCR, bridge, and rehab financing options.