DSCR · Greenville

DSCR Loans in Greenville, SC

Loan-size math and qualifying analysis for DSCR financing on Greenville's $329k median home value. Poor fit.

Recommendation

Poor fit for Greenville.

Greenville's low rent-to-price ratio produces DSCR around 0.55 — well below the 1.10-1.25 lender threshold. Appreciation play, not a cash-flow market.

Loan math · Greenville

Payment on Greenville's $329k median.

Median home value (Greenville)$329,286
Assumed LTV78%
Loan amount$256,843
Cash to close (down payment)$72,443
Assumed rate8.50%
Term30-year amortizing
Monthly P&I$1,975/mo
Qualifying · DSCR

Does Greenville pencil?

Median monthly rent (Greenville)$1,530/mo
Property taxes (est. 1.1%/yr)−$302/mo
Insurance (est. 0.5%/yr)−$137/mo
NOI (before debt)$1,091/mo
Debt service−$1,975/mo
DSCR0.55

Most DSCR lenders require DSCR ≥ 1.10 to fund and ≥ 1.20-1.25 for the best pricing tier. Greenville medians fall below typical lender DSCR floors — a DSCR loan will only work on properties materially below median or with above-market rent.

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 · South Carolina

How South Carolina law affects this loan.

South Carolina foreclosure timeline: judicial, ~150-180 days. See full DSCR in South Carolina breakdown.

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FAQ

Frequently asked.

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

On Greenville's $329k median home value, a DSCR loan at the standard 78% LTV would be approximately $257k, requiring $72k down.

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

Fully-amortizing 30-year payment on a $257k DSCR loan at the typical rate of 8.50% would be approximately $2k/month, excluding taxes and insurance.

Is Greenville a good market for DSCR financing?

Greenville's low rent-to-price ratio produces DSCR around 0.55 — well below the 1.10-1.25 lender threshold. Appreciation play, not a cash-flow market.

What credit and reserves do DSCR lenders require for Greenville 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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