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    ๐Ÿข INVESTMENT LOANS

    Build Your Real Estate Empire

    Financing designed for investors, not owner-occupants. Rental properties, fix & flip, commercial, and portfolio solutions.

    Investor-Focused โ€ข DSCR Specialists

    Last reviewed: January 2026ยทReviewed by CMS Mortgage Editorial Team
    DSCR Options Reviewed
    Entity Options on Some Programs
    Portfolio Scenarios Reviewed
    Portfolio Lending
    5 Loan Options

    Find Your Perfect Investment Property Loan

    Compare products and find the perfect fit for your needs

    Investment Property (Conventional)

    โ€œBuild your rental portfolio.โ€

    • 1-4 unit rental properties
    • Conventional or Non-QM options
    • Rental income helps qualify
    • Competitive rates
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $2M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Buy-and-hold investors

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    ๐Ÿ  RENTAL INCOME FOCUS

    DSCR Loan (Investor Mortgage)

    โ€œRental income at the center of the review.โ€

    • Some programs skip personal income docs
    • Recognized rental income reviewed
    • Portfolio scenarios considered
    • Entity borrowing on some programs
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    Varies
    Max Loan

    Best for: Scaling investors, self-employed landlords

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    Fix & Flip

    โ€œShort-term financing for flippers.โ€

    • Bridge/hard money style
    • Based on after-repair value
    • Quick close 7-14 days
    • 12-18 month terms
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    70-75% ARV
    Max Loan

    Best for: House flippers

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    Commercial Property

    โ€œFinancing for business properties.โ€

    • Office, retail, industrial
    • Multi-family 5+ units
    • Portfolio approach available
    • Flexible terms
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $10M+
    Max Loan

    Best for: Commercial investors

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    Second Home / Vacation

    โ€œFinance your getaway.โ€

    • 50+ miles from primary residence
    • Limited rental OK
    • Better rates than investment
    • Primary home guidelines
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $766K
    Max Loan

    Best for: Vacation home buyers

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    Quick Comparison

    Compare at a Glance

    ProductProperty TypeDown PaymentIncome Docs
    DSCR Loan
    Residential rentals; STR on some programs
    Varies
    Varies (rental-income focus)
    Conventional
    1-4 units
    Varies
    Full docs
    Fix & Flip
    Rehab projects
    Varies
    Experience-based
    Commercial
    5+ units, CRE
    Varies
    Business docs
    Second Home
    Vacation property
    Varies
    Standard

    DSCR Loan

    Property Type
    Residential rentals; STR on some programs
    Down Payment
    Varies
    Income Docs
    Varies (rental-income focus)

    Conventional

    Property Type
    1-4 units
    Down Payment
    Varies
    Income Docs
    Full docs

    Fix & Flip

    Property Type
    Rehab projects
    Down Payment
    Varies
    Income Docs
    Experience-based

    Commercial

    Property Type
    5+ units, CRE
    Down Payment
    Varies
    Income Docs
    Business docs

    Second Home

    Property Type
    Vacation property
    Down Payment
    Varies
    Income Docs
    Standard
    DSCR OPTIONS

    Why Investors Consider DSCR

    A review centered on the rental income a lender recognizes.

    A DSCR loan generally evaluates whether the rental income a lender recognizes can support the property's applicable debt obligation. Some programs do not require personal income documentation, and some may allow an eligible business entity to borrow. Calculation methods and requirements vary by lender, and the full review still includes the property, transaction, borrower, assets, and ownership structure.

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