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DSCR Loans in Houston, TX

Find lenders offering dscr loans in the Houston, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 42 lenders.

Lenders
42
Typical Rate
7.0% - 9.5%
Down Payment
20-25%
Term
30 years
Closing Time
2-4 weeks

DSCR Lenders Serving Houston

42 lenders offering dscr loans in the Houston, TX area.

Easy Street Capital

Local

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.

$75K – $5M
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Tidal Loans

Local

Houston, TX

Texas-based private money lender. Hard money, bridge, and DSCR rental loans for real estate investors nationwide.

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Visio Lending

Local

Austin, TX

Dedicated rental property lender. DSCR-only, specializing in long-term and short-term rental financing for investors. Streamlined process for experienced landlords.

$75K – $2M
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Finance of America

Local

Plano, TX

National lender with DSCR rental property loans through its commercial division. Also offers reverse mortgages and business purpose lending for investors.

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MortgageRight

Local

Austin, TX

National wholesale lender with DSCR programs for rental property investors. Offers competitive rates with streamlined processing for investment properties.

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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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Civic Financial Services

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

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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CrossCountry Mortgage

Cleveland, OH

Large national lender offering DSCR, bank statement, and non-QM mortgage products alongside conventional and government loans.

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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.

$100K – $3M
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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.

$100K – $5M
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JMAC Lending

CA

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

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Kiavi

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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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.

$75K – $5M
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Houston Commercial Real Estate Market

Houston is the energy capital of the world, with the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sector forming the backbone of the office and industrial CRE markets, though the city has significantly diversified into healthcare, life sciences, and aerospace. The Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex with over 60 institutions — is a primary driver of medical office, lab, and hospitality demand in the Midtown and Med Center corridors. The Energy Corridor along I-10 West and the Westchase District are established office submarkets for energy companies, while the Port of Houston's industrial complex along the Ship Channel generates massive demand for petrochemical, refining, and logistics facilities. The Katy Freeway corridor and The Woodlands master-planned community are the metro's most active suburban growth nodes for mixed-use and corporate campus development.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, anchoring healthcare and life sciences CRE demand
  • Energy sector headquarters including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, and Halliburton
  • Port of Houston, the nation's largest port by foreign waterborne tonnage, driving Ship Channel industrial development
  • NASA Johnson Space Center and the Clear Lake aerospace corridor

Market Insight

Houston has no zoning ordinance, making it the largest U.S. city without traditional zoning — which provides developers greater flexibility in land use but requires careful due diligence on deed restrictions, municipal utility districts, and flood plain regulations.

DSCR Loans in Houston, Texas

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 Houston metro area, borrowers can access 42 lenders offering DSCR financing, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, 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

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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