DSCR Loan Guidelines / LAMD-D45

L.A. Mortgage Dude · DSCR program spec sheet

Alternative-Doc Fixed (1–4 Units, 5+ Units & Mixed Use)
LAMD-D45

LAMD-D45, Alternative-Doc Fixed (1–4 Units, 5+ Units & Mixed Use), is a first lien DSCR loan for investment property with credit scores from 500, loan amounts up to $10M, up to 75% LTV on a purchase. Allows: foreign national, first-time investor, 5+ units, mixed use.

Foreign nationalFirst-time investor5+ unitsMixed useInterest-only
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Loan limits

Lien position
First lien
Minimum credit score
500 (mid score). 500–599: max 50% LTV. 600+: up to the program maximum.
Max LTV – purchase
75% (1–4 units, 5+ unit multifamily and mixed use; commercial 70%). Max 70% on loans over $1M; max 50% with a 500–599 score.
Max LTV – rate/term refinance
75% (1–4 units, 5+ unit multifamily and mixed use; commercial 70%). Max 70% on loans over $1M; max 50% with a 500–599 score.
Max LTV – cash-out refinance
75% (1–4 units, 5+ unit multifamily and mixed use; commercial 70%). Max 70% on loans over $1M; max 50% with a 500–599 score.
Minimum loan amount
$75K ($100K for 5+ unit multifamily, mixed use and commercial)
Maximum loan amount
$10M ($2M on 1–4 unit properties; max 70% LTV over $1M)
Cash-out (cash in hand) limit
Not published – ask us about your scenario
LTV reductions & overlays
Loans over $1M: max 70%. Credit score 500–599: max 50%. First-time investor: −5% LTV (all property types). Foreign investors: max 65%. Commercial properties: max 70%. Max CLTV 90%.

DSCR requirements

Minimum DSCR
Not stated – simple income documentation
DSCR below 1.00
Not published – ask us about your scenario
No-ratio (no DSCR calculated)
Not published – ask us about your scenario
How DSCR and qualifying rent are calculated
No DSCR formula is published – the program uses simple income documentation. Ask us how the property's cash flow is reviewed.

Products & terms

Products
30-year fixed, fully amortizing (shorter terms available); interest-only fixed option. No balloon.
Interest-only
Yes – interest-only fixed option with 1 to 10 years of interest-only payments.
Prepayment penalty
5-year declining prepay (5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%) or a 1-year prepay (5% penalty); no 2–4 year options. No prepay on NJ 1–6 units and PA 1–4 residential units (unless title is held in an entity), or on NM and KS 1–4 residential units (all vesting).
Reserves
Not published – ask us about your scenario

Borrower & credit

Housing payment history
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Credit events (BK, foreclosure, short sale, modification)
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Forbearance, deferrals & modifications
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Collections, charge-offs, judgments & liens
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Tradelines & credit depth
Not published – ask us about your scenario
First-time homebuyer
First-time homebuyers are ineligible on 1-unit investment properties.
First-time investor
Allowed with a 5% LTV reduction (all property types).
Foreign national
Allowed – max 65% LTV.
ITIN borrower
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Non-permanent resident
Not published – ask us about your scenario
LLC / entity vesting
Allowed – title may be held in an entity.
Gift funds & assets
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Financed property / exposure limits
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Other borrower rules
Business-purpose (investment) loans only. Property taxes and insurance must be impounded.

Property

Eligible property types
SFR, condo, 2–4 units; 5+ unit multifamily; mixed use; select commercial property types (ask us).
ADUs & unpermitted additions
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Non-warrantable condo
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Condotel
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Rural / acreage
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Minimum square footage
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Mixed use
Allowed – max 75% LTV ($100K minimum loan; 70% max over $1M).
5+ units / multi-property
5+ unit multifamily allowed – max 75% LTV, $100K minimum loan, up to $5M (70% max over $1M).
Ineligible properties
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Declining markets
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Appraisal, review & insurance
Streamlined appraisal process – ask us for details.

Rental income

Rent used on a purchase
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Rent used on a refinance
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Vacant / unleased refinance
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Short-term rental (Airbnb/VRBO)
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Short-term rental documentation
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Short-term rental limits
Not published – ask us about your scenario

Refinance seasoning

Cash-out seasoning
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Delayed financing (cash purchase recoup)
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Recently listed for sale
Not published – ask us about your scenario

Other terms

Seller / interested-party concessions
Not published – ask us about your scenario
Secondary financing
Allowed within a 90% maximum CLTV.
State & local restrictions
Lending nationwide; some locations are ineligible – ask us. Prepayment penalties not allowed on NJ 1–6 units and PA 1–4 residential units unless title is held in an entity, or on NM and KS 1–4 residential units (all vesting).

Additional details

Notes
Business-purpose investor loan with simple income documentation. Purchase, rate/term and cash-out refinance. Property taxes and insurance must be impounded. Max CLTV 90%. Lending nationwide (some locations ineligible – ask us).

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These are summaries of DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loan programs offered through L.A. Mortgage Dude, NMLS #2513002, licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Virginia. Not all programs are available in every state. Program codes are internal names. Limits shown are maximums or minimums before scenario-specific adjustments; actual terms depend on credit, property, appraisal, reserves and full underwriting. This is not a commitment to lend, a loan approval or a rate quote. Guidelines change without notice. Business-purpose investment property loans only. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Guidelines last reviewed October 24, 2026. Machine-readable copy: dscr-guidelines.json · llms.txt