DSCR Loans in Chicago, IL
Loan-size math and qualifying analysis for DSCR financing on Chicago's $324k median home value. Marginal fit.
Marginal fit for Chicago.
Chicago medians produce DSCR around 0.99 — below most lender minimums. A DSCR loan will only work on properties materially below median or with above-market rent.
Payment on Chicago's $324k median.
| Median home value (Chicago) | $324,183 |
| Assumed LTV | 78% |
| Loan amount | $252,862 |
| Cash to close (down payment) | $71,321 |
| Assumed rate | 8.50% |
| Term | 30-year amortizing |
| Monthly P&I | $1,944/mo |
Does Chicago pencil?
| Median monthly rent (Chicago) | $2,350/mo |
| Property taxes (est. 1.1%/yr) | −$297/mo |
| Insurance (est. 0.5%/yr) | −$135/mo |
| NOI (before debt) | $1,918/mo |
| Debt service | −$1,944/mo |
| DSCR | 0.99 |
Most DSCR lenders require DSCR ≥ 1.10 to fund and ≥ 1.20-1.25 for the best pricing tier. Chicago medians fall below typical lender DSCR floors — a DSCR loan will only work on properties materially below median or with above-market rent.
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.
How Illinois law affects this loan.
Frequently asked.
What's the typical DSCR loan size for a property in Chicago?
On Chicago's $324k median home value, a DSCR loan at the standard 78% LTV would be approximately $253k, requiring $71k down.
What's the monthly payment on a typical DSCR loan in Chicago?
Fully-amortizing 30-year payment on a $253k DSCR loan at the typical rate of 8.50% would be approximately $2k/month, excluding taxes and insurance.
Is Chicago a good market for DSCR financing?
Chicago medians produce DSCR around 0.99 — below most lender minimums. A DSCR loan will only work on properties materially below median or with above-market rent.
What credit and reserves do DSCR lenders require for Chicago 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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