DSCR Loans in Des Moines, IA
Find lenders offering dscr loans in the Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 42 lenders.
Which DSCR lenders serve Des Moines?
42 lenders offering dscr loans in the Des Moines, IA area.
A&D Mortgage
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wholesale non-QM lender. DSCR loans with 0 minimum DSCR, 80% max LTV, min FICO 620.
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.
Civic Financial Services
Redondo Beach, CA
Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.
CoreVest Finance
Irvine, CA
Rental portfolio and bridge lender for residential real estate investors. Build-to-rent and portfolio financing specialist. Redwood Trust subsidiary.
CrossCountry Mortgage
Cleveland, OH
Large national lender offering DSCR, bank statement, and non-QM mortgage products alongside conventional and government loans.
Defy Mortgage
FL
DSCR lender with flexible terms. Accepts DSCR as low as 0.75 or no ratio. Up to 85% LTV on SFR purchases. Available in 35+ states.
Easy Street Capital
Austin, TX
Investment property lender specializing in fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans. Loans approved in 24 hours, close in 48 hours. Min credit score 600.
Griffin Funding
CA
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.
JMAC Lending
CA
DSCR loans available in select states. Min DSCR 0.75, max LTV 75%, min FICO 660-700.
Kiavi
San Francisco, CA
Technology-driven lender (formerly LendingHome). $16B+ in loans funded. DSCR rental loans and bridge loans for fix-and-flip.
Lending One
Boca Raton, FL
National direct lender for real estate investors. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and 30-year DSCR rental loans. $5B+ in originations.
Lima One Capital
Greenville, SC
Private lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans require 1.5+ ratio, min FICO 700. 5, 10, and 30-year options. Up to 75% LTV on purchases.
New Silver Lending
FL
Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.
North American Savings Bank
Kansas City, MO
Offers 11 types of non-QM loans including bank statement, asset depletion, DSCR, and bridge. 100,000+ mortgages closed since 2010, $30B+ loaned.
RCN Capital
South Windsor, CT
Nationwide private lender for fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings and flexible terms.
What does the Des Moines commercial real estate market look like?
Des Moines is the insurance capital of the U.S., hosting the headquarters or major operations of Principal Financial Group, Nationwide, EMC Insurance, and over 80 other insurance and financial services companies, which anchor the metro's office market. The Western Gateway and East Village neighborhoods downtown have attracted adaptive reuse and new mixed-use development, while the Jordan Creek corridor in West Des Moines has emerged as the primary suburban office and retail hub. The metro has become a significant data center market, with Microsoft and Meta operating large campuses in Altoona and West Des Moines. Industrial demand centers on the U.S. 65 and I-80/I-35 interchange corridors, which offer central U.S. distribution positioning.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Insurance and financial services headquarters cluster including Principal, Nationwide, and EMC
- ●Microsoft and Meta data center campuses in Altoona and West Des Moines
- ●Jordan Creek and Mills Civic Parkway suburban office and retail corridor
- ●I-80/I-35 interchange logistics and distribution operations
Market Insight
Iowa's High Quality Jobs Program offers significant tax incentives — including investment tax credits and sales tax refunds — for CRE projects that create jobs paying at least 120% of the county average wage, and Des Moines has been one of the most active metros for program utilization.
How do dscr loans work in Des Moines, Iowa?
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans let real estate investors qualify based on the property's rental income rather than personal income or employment. Ideal for investors building a portfolio without traditional income documentation. In the Des Moines metro area, borrowers can access 42 lenders offering DSCR financing, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $100K to $5M with rates from 7.0% - 9.5%.
Who should consider dscr loans?
- Real estate investors
- Portfolio builders
- Self-employed borrowers
- Foreign nationals
What are the key requirements?
- Minimum credit score: 620-680
- DSCR ratio ≥ 1.0
- Down payment: 20-25%
- Property must be investment (not owner-occupied)
Advantages
- ✓No personal income verification
- ✓Unlimited properties
- ✓Fast closing
- ✓LLC/entity vesting allowed
Considerations
- •Higher rates than conventional
- •Larger down payment
- •Prepayment penalties common
- •Minimum DSCR ratio required (typically 1.0-1.25)
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