1–4 Unit Residential DSCR Loans
Appraisal, Income Formula & Prepayment Options for 1–4 Units
Required Valuation Report: FNMA Form 1004 (SFR) / Form 1025 (2–4 Unit) + Form 1007 Rent Schedule or STR Projection
Underwriting Income Formula: Gross Monthly Qualifying Rent ÷ Monthly PITIA (Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance + HOA)
Prepayment Step-Down Structures: 5-4-3-2-1 Step-Down, 3-2-1 Step-Down, or No Prepayment Penalty
Ideal Investor Strategy: Up to 80% LTV on Purchases & Rate-and-Term Refinances; up to 75% LTV on Cash-Out Refinances. Qualify on Form 1007 / Form 1025 market rent, executed long-term lease, or verified 12-month STR booking ledger. 30-Year Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Year Interest-Only, and 40-Year Interest-Only amortization options. Close directly in a Single-Member LLC, Multi-Member LLC, LP, Corporation, or Trust with no 10-property Fannie/Freddie cap.
1–4 Unit PITIA vs. 5–25+ Unit Commercial NOI Simulator
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| Execution Option | Prepay Structure | Est. Note Rate | Prepay Price Credit | Monthly Debt Service | DSCR Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A: Lowest Rate (60-Mo Stepdown) | 5-4-3-2-1 | 6.625% | -100 bps (-1.000 pt) | $2,853/mo | 1.33x |
| Option B: Balanced Par (36-Mo Stepdown) | 3-2-1 | 6.875% | -75 bps (-0.750 pt) | $2,913/mo | 1.30x |
| Option C: Max Cash Flow (10-Yr Interest-Only) | 3-2-1 IO | 7.000% | +38 bps IO LLPA | $2,648/mo | 1.44x |
Many DSCR lenders focus on the property's rent, not your tax returns. Not all applicants will qualify; terms vary by lender.