DSCR · Detroit

DSCR Loans in Detroit, MI

Loan-size math and qualifying analysis for DSCR financing on Detroit's $76k median home value. Strong fit.

Recommendation

Strong fit for Detroit.

Detroit's rent-to-price ratio supports a healthy DSCR (2.69) — above the 1.20-1.25 threshold most lenders require for best pricing. Rental fit score 75/100.

Loan math · Detroit

Payment on Detroit's $76k median.

Median home value (Detroit)$76,488
Assumed LTV78%
Loan amount$59,661
Cash to close (down payment)$16,827
Assumed rate8.50%
Term30-year amortizing
Monthly P&I$459/mo
Qualifying · DSCR

Does Detroit pencil?

Median monthly rent (Detroit)$1,338/mo
Property taxes (est. 1.1%/yr)−$70/mo
Insurance (est. 0.5%/yr)−$32/mo
NOI (before debt)$1,236/mo
Debt service−$459/mo
DSCR2.69

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

How Michigan law affects this loan.

Michigan foreclosure timeline: non-judicial, ~6 months redemption period. See full DSCR in Michigan breakdown.

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FAQ

Frequently asked.

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

On Detroit's $76k median home value, a DSCR loan at the standard 78% LTV would be approximately $60k, requiring $17k down.

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

Fully-amortizing 30-year payment on a $60k DSCR loan at the typical rate of 8.50% would be approximately $459/month, excluding taxes and insurance.

Is Detroit a good market for DSCR financing?

Detroit's rent-to-price ratio supports a healthy DSCR (2.69) — above the 1.20-1.25 threshold most lenders require for best pricing. Rental fit score 75/100.

What credit and reserves do DSCR lenders require for Detroit 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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