DSCR · Cleveland

DSCR Loans in Cleveland, OH

Loan-size math and qualifying analysis for DSCR financing on Cleveland's $118k median home value. Strong fit.

Recommendation

Strong fit for Cleveland.

Cleveland's rent-to-price ratio supports a healthy DSCR (1.80) — above the 1.20-1.25 threshold most lenders require for best pricing. Rental fit score 77/100.

Loan math · Cleveland

Payment on Cleveland's $118k median.

Median home value (Cleveland)$117,703
Assumed LTV78%
Loan amount$91,808
Cash to close (down payment)$25,895
Assumed rate8.50%
Term30-year amortizing
Monthly P&I$706/mo
Qualifying · DSCR

Does Cleveland pencil?

Median monthly rent (Cleveland)$1,425/mo
Property taxes (est. 1.1%/yr)−$108/mo
Insurance (est. 0.5%/yr)−$49/mo
NOI (before debt)$1,268/mo
Debt service−$706/mo
DSCR1.80

Most DSCR lenders require DSCR ≥ 1.10 to fund and ≥ 1.20-1.25 for the best pricing tier. Cleveland 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 · Ohio

How Ohio law affects this loan.

Ohio foreclosure timeline: judicial, ~6-9 months. See full DSCR in Ohio breakdown.

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FAQ

Frequently asked.

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

On Cleveland's $118k median home value, a DSCR loan at the standard 78% LTV would be approximately $92k, requiring $26k down.

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

Fully-amortizing 30-year payment on a $92k DSCR loan at the typical rate of 8.50% would be approximately $706/month, excluding taxes and insurance.

Is Cleveland a good market for DSCR financing?

Cleveland's rent-to-price ratio supports a healthy DSCR (1.80) — above the 1.20-1.25 threshold most lenders require for best pricing. Rental fit score 77/100.

What credit and reserves do DSCR lenders require for Cleveland 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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