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Can I still get a DSCR mortgage if my DSCR is under 1.0
A DSCR below 1.0 makes approval harder, but some lenders still allow it with stronger compensating factors. The key is showing you can support the payment even if the rent falls short.
You can check your loan options in under 60 seconds — fast, secure, and no credit impact.
What a DSCR under 1.0 means
- Rent doesn’t fully cover the payment
- Higher perceived risk to the lender
- More conditions or overlays
When lenders may still approve you
- Strong credit profile
- Larger down payment
- Solid reserves
- Stronger rent potential or signed lease
What lenders look at closely
- Payment shock
- Vacancy risk
- Property expenses
- Your overall portfolio strength
Ways to improve your approval odds
- Increase down payment
- Lock a lower rate
- Improve rent through a stronger lease
- Reduce property expenses where possible
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