Question 1

Do I need to show personal income to qualify?

Accepted Answer

Not with a DSCR loan. The property's rental income does the qualifying work. Your tax returns stay out of it.

Question 2

Can I use a DSCR loan on a fix-and-flip in Salinas?

Accepted Answer

No. DSCR loans require stabilized rental income. Use hard money or a bridge loan for acquisitions that need rehab first.

Question 3

What credit score do investor loans require?

Accepted Answer

Most non-QM lenders start at 620. Better rates kick in at 680 and above. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.

Question 4

How much do I need to put down on a Salinas rental?

Accepted Answer

Plan for 20–25% down on most investor loan programs. Some lenders go to 80% LTV on strong DSCR properties.

Question 5

How fast can a hard money loan close?

Accepted Answer

Experienced hard money lenders can close in 7–14 days. That speed is the whole point when competing for off-market deals.

Question 6

Can I finance multiple properties with investor loans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DSCR lenders generally don't cap portfolio size the way conventional lenders do at 10 financed properties.

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