DSCR loans, while still a relatively new product, continue to expand in use and popularity for investors looking to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Throughout 2023, we have published several articles on DSCR loans, introducing the BiggerPockets community to how interest rates and terms are determined, giving answers to frequently asked questions about DSCR loans and talking about exciting new developments and expansions of the product, including DSCR loans for five- to 10-unit multifamily properties.

This article will cover another big aspect of DSCR loans–specifically, what documents you will be expected to provide once you have decided to go with a DSCR loan. 

One of the most enticing aspects of DSCR loans for investors is the lower documentation, paperwork, and overall “hassle” when compared to more traditional lending, including conventional and bank options. However, DSCR Loans should not be considered “no doc” loans–they do include a well-thought-out underwriting process and meaningful “common-sense” documentation requirements as well. Sometimes people can be misinformed, thinking these are loosely originated mortgage loans akin to the “NINJA” (no income, no job, and no assets) loans that were common in the early 2000s and helped lead to the last real estate crash.

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