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DSCR Cash-Out Refinance

Unlock trapped equity from your rental properties without personal income verification. Redeploy capital to scale your portfolio faster.

Key Takeaways

  • No W-2s or tax returns required - qualify on property cash flow alone
  • Maximum 70-80% LTV for cash-out refinances (75% most common)
  • Minimum DSCR of 1.0-1.25x based on new loan payment
  • 6-12 month seasoning typically required before refinancing
  • Close in 2-4 weeks vs 30-45 days for conventional refinances

What is a DSCR Cash-Out Refinance?

A DSCR cash-out refinance allows you to replace your existing mortgage with a new, larger loan and receive the difference in cash. Unlike traditional refinances that require W-2s, tax returns, and DTI calculations, DSCR cash-out loans qualify based solely on the property's rental income.

This makes it an ideal tool for investors looking to extract equity from performing rental properties to fund new acquisitions, renovations, or other investments—without the documentation burden of conventional refinancing.

1.0-1.25

minimum DSCR ratio required by most lenders

Source: Fannie Mae

No W-2s

required - DSCR loans qualify based on property cash flow, not personal income

Source: Clear House Lending Market Data

620-680

minimum credit score typically required for DSCR loans

Source: Clear House Lending Market Data

75-80%

maximum LTV for DSCR investment property loans

How DSCR Cash-Out Refinancing Works

Example: Extracting $150K in Equity

Current Property Value$600,000
Existing Mortgage Balance$300,000
Current Equity$300,000 (50%)
New Loan Amount (75% LTV)$450,000
Payoff Existing Mortgage-$300,000
Less Closing Costs (est.)-$15,000
Cash to Borrower$135,000

DSCR Cash-Out Refinance Requirements

Loan-to-Value (LTV) Limits

DSCR Requirements

Seasoning Requirements

Credit & Reserve Requirements

Perfect for the BRRRR Strategy

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) relies on cash-out refinancing to recycle capital. DSCR loans are ideal for the "Refinance" step because they qualify based on the property's new rental income—not your personal tax returns.

Uses for Cash-Out Refinance Proceeds

DSCR loans have revolutionized investment property financing by allowing investors to scale their portfolios based on property performance rather than personal income limitations.

Mat Ishbia

CEO, United Wholesale Mortgage

DSCR Cash-Out vs. Other Options

FeatureDSCR Cash-OutConventional RefiHELOC
Income VerificationNot RequiredFull DocumentationRequired
DTI CalculationNot RequiredRequiredRequired
Max LTV70-80%75-80%80-85%
Investment PropertiesYesLimited (10 max)Primary Only
LLC OwnershipAllowedRarely AllowedNot Allowed
Closing Time2-4 Weeks30-45 Days30+ Days

Cash-Out Refinance Checklist

  • Property is generating rental income (ideally with lease in place)
  • Property DSCR is 1.0x or higher at new loan amount
  • 6-12 month ownership seasoning met (varies by lender)
  • Credit score 660+ (680+ for best terms)
  • 6-12 months reserves in liquid assets
  • Recent appraisal shows sufficient value
  • Property in good, rentable condition
  • No significant title issues

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Clear House Lending's network includes DSCR lenders specializing in cash-out refinances. We'll help you extract equity from your rental properties to fund your next investment—without the documentation hassle of conventional financing.

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