How DSCR Loans Work — The Complete Investor Guide
DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans are the preferred financing vehicle for serious rental portfolio investors. At Sab Tera Lending, our DSCR rental loans qualify entirely on the property's income — no W-2s, no tax returns, no pay stubs. We lend in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and all our service states.
How DSCR Is Calculated
DSCR = Monthly Gross Rent ÷ Monthly PITIA (Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance + HOA). A DSCR of 1.0 means the property breaks even. A ratio of 1.25 means the property generates 25% more income than its debt obligations. We typically require a minimum DSCR of 1.0. Read our full DSCR guide →
DSCR Loans and the BRRRR Strategy
The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) pairs perfectly with our loan lineup. Use our fix and flip loan to acquire and renovate, then refinance into a DSCR loan once tenanted. Pull cash out to fund your next acquisition — full cycle, one lender.
Vacant Properties and Short-Term Rentals
We allow vacant properties at closing. For vacant properties, we use market rent from the appraisal to calculate DSCR. We also finance short-term rental properties (Airbnb, VRBO) using projected income — especially valuable in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina coastal markets.