Indiana is one of the few states where rental property taxes are capped by the state constitution. That predictability, along with modest prices in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, is why many investors build portfolios of five, ten or more Indiana houses.
In short: Yes, LendingStreet finances blanket portfolio loans in Indiana: five or more investment properties, each with 1 to 8 units, under one loan with one closing and one payment, qualified on the portfolio's combined rent instead of your tax returns. Indiana's constitution caps property taxes on residential rentals at 2% of gross assessed value, there is no real estate transfer tax, and Indianapolis requires rentals to be registered.
With a blanket loan, five or more rentals (houses, condos, duplexes, fourplexes or small 5 to 8 unit buildings) are financed together under one note. That means one application, one closing, one servicer and one monthly payment, with pricing set for the portfolio.
The underwriter adds up the rent on every property and compares it with the single payment, which includes principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA dues. A combined ratio of 1.0x meets the standard minimum, even if one or two properties fall short on their own. The loan qualifies on rent, not personal income, with a 620 minimum credit score and LLC ownership allowed.
Indianapolis portfolios are built across Lawrence, Warren, Wayne, Decatur and Pike townships and in older neighborhoods on the east and west sides, plus suburban homes in Greenwood, Plainfield, Avon and Fishers. The city's large stock of 1950s to 1970s ranch homes rents well to working families.
Fort Wayne, Evansville and South Bend offer some of the lower entry prices in the Midwest. Lafayette near Purdue and Bloomington near Indiana University have student rental markets, and Northwest Indiana cities such as Hammond and Merrillville draw tenants priced out of Chicago.
Indiana caps property taxes at 1% of gross assessed value for homesteads, 2% for other residential property including rentals and 3% for commercial property. A rental's bill can still be below the cap depending on local rates, but the 2% ceiling makes taxes more predictable when you underwrite.
Indiana has no real estate transfer tax, only a sales disclosure form and recording fees. Insurance is moderate, with hail and wind the main drivers. Older homes may need updated electrical and roofing to get good coverage.
This example is illustrative and not a quote. An investor holds 6 rentals in Indianapolis with a combined value of $1,340,000 and combined rent of $10,400 a month. Taxes and insurance across the group total about $1,500 a month.
At 75% of combined value, the blanket loan is $1,005,000. Estimated principal and interest on 30-year amortization is about $7,027 a month, so the full payment is about $8,527 and the portfolio DSCR is about 1.22x, above the 1.0x standard minimum.
On its own, the Greenwood 3-bed house would come in near 1.11x on its allocated share, but because the loan is underwritten on the whole pool, the stronger properties carry it.
| Property | Value | Monthly rent | Taxes + insurance | Allocated loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence 3-bed house | $215,000 | $1,650 | $240 | $161,200 |
| Warren Township 3-bed house | $190,000 | $1,500 | $220 | $142,500 |
| Wayne Township duplex | $240,000 | $2,100 | $280 | $180,000 |
| Greenwood 3-bed house | $265,000 | $1,850 | $280 | $198,800 |
| Pike Township 3-bed house | $225,000 | $1,700 | $250 | $168,800 |
| Decatur Township 3-bed house | $205,000 | $1,600 | $230 | $153,800 |
| Portfolio total | $1,340,000 | $10,400 | $1,500 | $1,005,000 |
Indianapolis requires landlords to register rental properties, and some other cities run registration or inspection programs within limits set by state law. Indiana preempts local rent control and is generally landlord-friendly. Student rentals in Bloomington and West Lafayette often have occupancy limits by zoning.
Indianapolis and Fort Wayne both have large numbers of investor-owned single-family homes, which gives appraisers plenty of rental comparables and helps a multi-property file move. Watch for homes sold on contract or with tax sale history, which can complicate title. In Northwest Indiana, Lake County tax bills run higher than elsewhere in the state, though the 2% cap still applies to rentals.
Each property in the loan carries an allocated share of the balance. When you sell one, you pay its release price, which the loan documents set, often at or above the allocated amount, and the lien comes off that address only.
Releases keep a blanket loan flexible, but the remaining pool has to keep supporting the payment. Plan the order of sales so the strongest cash flow properties stay in the loan as long as you need them.
Individual DSCR loans keep every property separate, which is useful for sales, refinances and estate planning. A blanket loan trades some of that flexibility for simplicity: one closing, one payment and portfolio-level qualification.
For many Indiana investors the deciding factor is cash flow. If a few properties would struggle to qualify alone, pooling them can help. If every property qualifies easily, separate loans may cost little in convenience.
Investors who own in Indiana and in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan or Kentucky can sometimes combine everything into one multi-state blanket loan. Programs vary, and each property is closed under its own state's recording rules.
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Yes. We finance five or more Indiana rental properties, each with 1 to 8 units, under one loan with one closing and one payment. Our investor loans are business-purpose loans on non-owner-occupied property, starting at $150,000.
Residential rentals are capped at 2% of gross assessed value under the Indiana constitution. Local rates can come in lower.
No. Indiana has no real estate transfer tax, though a sales disclosure form and recording fees apply.
Yes. Indianapolis requires rental registration, so have each property registered before closing.
No. The loan qualifies on the properties' rent. You need a 620 or higher credit score, reserves and entity documents if the properties are in an LLC.
Yes, on some programs. Cash-out goes up to 75% LTV on standard DSCR programs, and portfolio cash-out can be lower depending on balance and property mix.
Yes. Release provisions let you pay off one property's share and remove it from the loan. The release price is set in the loan documents.
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