Private DSCR Lender in California
DSCR Loans in California
Total Quality Lending finances real estate investors across California with DSCR loans that qualify on the property’s rental cash flow — not your personal income. Up to 80% LTV, credit scores from 640, and loan amounts to $3.5M.
- Max LTV
- 80%
- Min credit score
- 640
- Loan amounts
- $100K–$3.5M
- Income docs
- None
Why investors choose DSCR loans in California
A DSCR loan lets you scale a rental portfolio in California without the income hurdles of conventional financing. Approval is based on whether the property pays for itself.
- Qualify on the property’s rental cash flow — no personal income, W-2s, or tax returns
- Up to 80% LTV for purchase, rate/term, and cash-out
- Credit scores from 640
- Loan amounts from $100,000 to $3,500,000
- Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, FlipKey) eligible up to 80% LTV on purchase
- First-time investors eligible (restrictions apply)
California DSCR program at a glance
- Maximum LTV
- 80% (purchase)
- Minimum credit score
- 640
- Loan amounts
- $100K – $3.5M
- Occupancy
- Investment only
- Loan purposes
- Purchase, Rate/term refinance, Cash-out refinance
Available terms
- 15-, 30-, and 40-year fixed
- 5/6, 7/6 & 10/6 ARMs (30-year term)
- Interest-only options (680+ credit score)
Eligible property types
- Single-family (attached & detached)
- 2–4 unit properties
- Condominiums & condo-hotels
- Rural properties (up to 5 acres)
Short-term rental (Airbnb & VRBO) loans in California
Running a short-term rental in California? DSCR financing works for Airbnb, VRBO, and FlipKey properties too. Qualifying income is based on a 12-month rental average, and short-term rentals are eligible up to 80% LTV on purchase — so your nightly cash flow can power your next acquisition.
California DSCR loan FAQs
Can I get a DSCR loan in California?
Yes. Total Quality Lending provides DSCR loans throughout California for real estate investors. DSCR (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio) loans qualify on the property's rental cash flow rather than your personal income — no W-2s or tax returns required.
What credit score do I need for a DSCR loan in California?
DSCR loans in California are available with credit scores starting at 640. Higher scores unlock higher LTVs and larger loan amounts.
What is the maximum LTV for a DSCR loan in California?
In California, DSCR loans are available up to 80% LTV for purchase, rate/term, and cash-out — subject to credit score, loan amount, and a debt-service coverage ratio of at least 1.00.
Can I use short-term rental (Airbnb) income to qualify in California?
Yes. Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, FlipKey) are eligible in California. Qualifying income is based on a 12-month rental average, and short-term rentals are eligible up to 80% LTV on purchase.
How much can I borrow with a DSCR loan in California?
DSCR loan amounts in California range from $100K to $3.5M, available for single-family, 2–4 unit, condominium, and eligible rural investment properties.
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