What is a good DSCR ratio?

Most lenders want a DSCR of at least 1.0, meaning the property's income covers the debt payments. A DSCR of 1.25+ gets you better rates and terms.

Can I get a DSCR loan with no money down?

No. DSCR loans typically require 20-25% down. Some lenders may accept cross-collateralization to reduce cash needed.

Do DSCR loans show on my credit report?

It depends on the lender. Some report to credit bureaus, others don't. Ask your lender before closing.

Can I use a DSCR loan for a short-term rental?

Yes. Many DSCR lenders accept Airbnb/VRBO income. They typically use projected rental income from platforms like AirDNA or actual booking history.

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DSCR Loans in San Francisco, CA

Find lenders offering dscr loans in the San Francisco, including Oakland, Berkeley, San Mateo, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 43 lenders.

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Lenders

Typical Rate

7.0% - 9.5%

Down Payment

20-25%

Term

30 years

Closing Time

2-4 weeks

DSCR Lenders Serving San Francisco

43 lenders offering dscr loans in the San Francisco, CA area.

Civic Financial Services

Local

Redondo Beach, CA

Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.

$100K – $5M

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CoreVest Finance

Local

Irvine, CA

Rental portfolio and bridge lender for residential real estate investors. Build-to-rent and portfolio financing specialist. Redwood Trust subsidiary.

$200K – $50M

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Griffin Funding

Local

Nationwide DSCR lender. No income verification, DSCR as low as 0.75. Up to $5M loan amounts. Also offers VA, conventional, and non-QM loans.

$100K – $5M

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JMAC Lending

Local

DSCR loans available in select states. Min DSCR 0.75, max LTV 75%, min FICO 660-700.

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Kiavi

Local

San Francisco, CA

Technology-driven lender (formerly LendingHome). $16B+ in loans funded. DSCR rental loans and bridge loans for fix-and-flip.

$100K – $3M

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Truss Financial Group

Local

Tailored DSCR and non-QM mortgage solutions. 30-year fixed DSCR loans from $100K to $3M. Also offers 'no ratio' loans.

$100K – $3M

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Velocity Mortgage Capital

Local

Westlake Village, CA

Small balance commercial mortgage lender. DSCR and business purpose loans for 1-4 unit investment properties and small commercial properties.

$100K – $5M

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Acra Lending

Local

Wholesale non-QM lender with a dedicated DSCR program for investment properties. Offers bank statement, asset qualifier, and foreign national programs alongside DSCR.

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Newfi Wholesale

Local

Emeryville, CA

Wholesale lender offering DSCR investor loans alongside bank statement, asset qualifier, and jumbo non-QM products. Known for flexible underwriting guidelines.

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HomeXpress Mortgage

Local

Wholesale non-QM lender offering DSCR loans for 1-4 unit investment properties. Fast turn times with competitive investor pricing and no income verification required.

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Oaktree Funding

Local

Wholesale non-QM lender providing DSCR loans for real estate investors. Specializes in bank statement, asset depletion, and investor cash flow programs.

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Kind Lending

Local

Santa Ana, CA

Wholesale lender founded by industry veterans offering DSCR loans for rental investors. Competitive non-QM products with fast underwriting and broker-friendly service.

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Change Lending

Local

Wholesale lender with a dedicated DSCR program for real estate investors. Offers competitive non-QM products including bank statement and asset qualifier loans.

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A&D Mortgage

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wholesale non-QM lender. DSCR loans with 0 minimum DSCR, 80% max LTV, min FICO 620.

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Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions

Atlanta, GA

Major non-QM and DSCR lender. Investor cash flow loans up to $1.5M. 40-year terms with interest-only options. No limit on properties.

$100K – $2M

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San Francisco Commercial Real Estate Market

San Francisco's CRE market has undergone significant recalibration as remote work reduced traditional office demand, particularly in the Financial District and SoMa neighborhoods that housed major tech tenants. The city's office vacancy rate climbed to historic highs in 2024-2025, creating opportunities for value-add investors and adaptive reuse conversions to residential and life sciences uses. The Mission Bay submarket, anchored by the UCSF Medical Center campus and the Chase Center, has shown more resilience with biotech and healthcare tenancy. South of Market and the Dogpatch neighborhood continue to attract AI and machine learning startups, and the city remains one of the highest-rent markets in the country despite the correction.

Key Economic Drivers

●AI and machine learning companies (OpenAI, Anthropic, and venture-backed startups)
●UCSF Medical Center campus and Mission Bay biotech cluster
●Salesforce, major tech headquarters, and financial services firms
●Tourism and convention activity centered on Moscone Center

Market Insight

San Francisco adopted a transfer tax incentive for office-to-residential conversions in the downtown core, waiving the city's 5.5% transfer tax for qualifying projects to accelerate repurposing of vacant office towers in the Financial District.