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What happens to my DSCR loan approval if the tenant pays below market rent
Below‑market rent can lower your DSCR and make approval harder because the payment coverage looks weaker. Lenders focus on whether the current rent supports the mortgage, not what the property could earn.
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How below‑market rent affects DSCR
- Lowers rental coverage
- Reduces approval odds
- May trigger tighter conditions
- Can affect pricing
When lenders may still approve you
- Strong credit profile
- Solid reserves
- Larger down payment
- Stable long‑term tenant
What lenders look at closely
- Current lease terms
- Rent stability
- Vacancy risk
- Property expenses
Ways to strengthen your file
- Update lease to market rent when allowed
- Provide rent‑increase documentation
- Improve property condition
- Lower payment through rate improvements
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