You want to buy an investment property in Ohio. You have your eye on a particular property, and you know that you will be able to afford it based on what it can help you earn. But you do not currently earn enough to pay on the loan. Is there a way you can purchase the property?
The answer to that question is yes. You can buy an investment property based on its potential earnings using what is called a DSCR loan.

What is a DSCR Loan?
A DSCR is a type of non-QM loan product. The full name for it is “debt service coverage ratio.”
The purpose of a DSCR loan is to let you buy a property based on the revenue it could yield. DSCR can be calculated with this formula:
DSCR = Net Operating Income / Debt Service
To fully understand this calculation, you also need to know how Debt Service is calculated.
Debt Service = principal repayment + lease payments + interest payments
Choose a DSCR loan if:
- You want the potential revenue of a property to factor into the calculations for whether you can afford a loan.
- You want a quick, streamlined application process.
- You want to purchase one or multiple properties.
- You want a flexible loan process that can accommodate your individual investor scenario.
How a DSCR Loan Works
Here is how you can apply for a DSCR loan.
- Identify a real estate property that you want to invest in.
- Fill out your DSCR loan application.
- We run a calculation based on the property you want to buy and the formulas we just discussed. Based on the calculation, we can determine whether the projected revenue from the property should be sufficient for you to make timely payments on your loan. We do not need you to verify your income during this process. We also do not need you to verify your employment status or history.
- If we approve you for a loan, you can finalize your purchase and begin making your payments. The process to apply for a DSCR loan is simple and straightforward. You do not need to provide a lot of documentation in order to qualify. This can speed things along, helping you close quickly. You can use a DSCR loan to buy as many properties as you wish. So, this can be a good option for a real estate investor who is trying to rapidly scale a portfolio.
Invest in Real Estate in Ohio with a DSCR Loan
If you are looking for a quick, easy, efficient lending process, please give us a call at (614) 505-0620 to schedule your DSCR loan consultation. We are based in
Columbus, and help you invest in real estate throughout Ohio.
Along with DSCR loans for investors, we also offer other specialized lending products, including ITIN loans and foreign national loans. Other products we offer include residential mortgages, home equity loans, and reverse mortgages.