DSCR · Baltimore

DSCR Loans in Baltimore, MD

Loan-size math and qualifying analysis for DSCR financing on Baltimore's $192k median home value. Strong fit.

Recommendation

Strong fit for Baltimore.

Baltimore's rent-to-price ratio supports a healthy DSCR (1.31) — above the 1.20-1.25 threshold most lenders require for best pricing. Rental fit score 80/100.

Loan math · Baltimore

Payment on Baltimore's $192k median.

Median home value (Baltimore)$191,668
Assumed LTV78%
Loan amount$149,501
Cash to close (down payment)$42,167
Assumed rate8.50%
Term30-year amortizing
Monthly P&I$1,150/mo
Qualifying · DSCR

Does Baltimore pencil?

Median monthly rent (Baltimore)$1,760/mo
Property taxes (est. 1.1%/yr)−$176/mo
Insurance (est. 0.5%/yr)−$80/mo
NOI (before debt)$1,504/mo
Debt service−$1,150/mo
DSCR1.31

Most DSCR lenders require DSCR ≥ 1.10 to fund and ≥ 1.20-1.25 for the best pricing tier. Baltimore medians comfortably clear this threshold.

What it is

DSCR financing — the mechanics.

A non-QM mortgage product where the lender computes Debt Service Coverage Ratio = NOI ÷ debt service. If DSCR clears their threshold (1.10-1.25 typical), the loan funds regardless of the borrower's W-2 income, DTI, or tax returns. The property qualifies the loan.

Lender requires: 660+ FICO (most), 25% down (typical), 6 months of debt-service reserves, signed lease or projected market rent supported by Form 1007 appraiser-rent comps. Closing in 21-35 days standard.

State context · Maryland

How Maryland law affects this loan.

Maryland foreclosure timeline: judicial, ~6-12 months. See full DSCR in Maryland breakdown.

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FAQ

Frequently asked.

What's the typical DSCR loan size for a property in Baltimore?

On Baltimore's $192k median home value, a DSCR loan at the standard 78% LTV would be approximately $150k, requiring $42k down.

What's the monthly payment on a typical DSCR loan in Baltimore?

Fully-amortizing 30-year payment on a $150k DSCR loan at the typical rate of 8.50% would be approximately $1k/month, excluding taxes and insurance.

Is Baltimore a good market for DSCR financing?

Baltimore's rent-to-price ratio supports a healthy DSCR (1.31) — above the 1.20-1.25 threshold most lenders require for best pricing. Rental fit score 80/100.

What credit and reserves do DSCR lenders require for Baltimore properties?

Lender requires: 660+ FICO (most), 25% down (typical), 6 months of debt-service reserves, signed lease or projected market rent supported by Form 1007 appraiser-rent comps. Closing in 21-35 days standard.

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