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Lancaster's rental market runs hot with aerospace workers, military families, and LA commuters. DSCR loans let you buy investment properties here without showing W-2s or tax returns.
Most lenders want 1.0 DSCR minimum—your monthly rent must cover the mortgage payment. Lancaster properties often hit that threshold because rents stay strong while prices remain lower than coastal LA.
DSCR Loans in Lancaster
You need 15-25% down depending on the lender and your credit score. Most require 680+ credit, though some go to 660 for higher rates.
The property must cash flow. Take projected monthly rent, divide by your PITI payment. That's your DSCR. Lenders use rental comps or an appraisal to verify rent estimates.
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Lancaster's rental market runs hot with aerospace workers, military families, and LA commuters. DSCR loans let you buy investment properties here without showing W-2s or tax returns.
Most lenders want 1.0 DSCR minimum—your monthly rent must cover the mortgage payment. Lancaster properties often hit that threshold because rents stay strong while prices remain lower than coastal LA.
You need 15-25% down depending on the lender and your credit score. Most require 680+ credit, though some go to 660 for higher rates.
We work with 40+ DSCR lenders across our network. Each has different DSCR minimums, LTV caps, and rate structures—shopping this matters more than most loan types.
Some lenders allow 0.75 DSCR with larger down payments. Others max out at 80% LTV. A few will finance properties you already own to pull cash out for your next deal.
Lancaster works well for DSCR because rents hold steady but prices haven't exploded like coastal markets. That spread makes hitting 1.0 DSCR easier than trying this in Santa Monica.
Watch the appraisal. If the appraiser uses lower rent comps, your DSCR drops and you might need more down. We help clients prep comps ahead of time to avoid surprises at closing.
DSCR beats conventional investor loans if your tax returns show low income from write-offs. It beats hard money because you get 30-year terms instead of 12-month balloons.
Bank statement loans work if you own a business and need both rental and personal properties. DSCR is cleaner when you're only buying investments—simpler docs, faster close.
Lancaster attracts renters who work at Edwards Air Force Base and Palmdale aerospace plants. That tenant base stays stable even when broader markets shift.
Single-family rentals perform better here than condos. Most DSCR lenders prefer SFRs anyway, and Lancaster has plenty of 3-bed homes that rent to military families fast.
Yes. Lenders order an appraisal that includes a rent schedule based on comparable properties. That projected rent determines your DSCR.
Some lenders go down to 0.75 DSCR if you put more money down. We shop lenders who accept lower ratios for investors with strong credit.
Most lenders want 6-12 months of PITI in reserves. The exact amount depends on how many financed properties you own and your DSCR level.
Yes. Lenders will underwrite each unit's rental income separately. Multi-unit properties often hit DSCR targets easier than single-family homes.
We typically close in 21-30 days. No income verification speeds things up compared to conventional loans that need employment checks.