A jumbo DSCR loan still qualifies on the property's rent, not your tax returns. What changes at $1.5M and above is how closely the file is reviewed and how much cushion the lender wants.
In short: LendingStreet offers DSCR loans with no stated maximum, and balances from roughly $1.5M to $5M+ are reviewed case by case for purchases, rate-and-term refinances and cash-out refinances. The core rules stay the same: qualification on the property's rent, a 620 minimum credit score, LLC borrowers allowed and 30-year fixed options. On larger balances, maximum LTV is often lower than the standard 80% purchase and 75% cash-out limits, reserve requirements are often higher, and the appraisal gets more scrutiny. Rates start at 6.125% for well-qualified borrowers, and large balances are priced case by case.
There is no single industry line. On this page, jumbo means a DSCR loan of roughly $1.5M or more on a 1-4 unit rental. That usually means a higher-priced single-family home, a large small-multifamily building in an expensive metro, or a cash-out on a property that has gained a lot of value.
The product does not change at that size. The loan is still sized on rent against the full monthly payment, and you still do not provide W-2s or tax returns. What changes is the depth of review. A bigger balance means more exposure on one property, so underwriting asks more questions about value, rent and your ability to carry the property through a vacancy.
If you are buying your first seven-figure rental, our guide to a $1M DSCR purchase covers the basics. This page is about running the product at scale: larger purchases, refinances and cash-outs in the $1.5M to $5M+ range.
All three transaction types are available on large balances. They are reviewed differently, mostly because each one carries a different leverage limit and a different reason for the loan.
Cash-out is where large balances get the most scrutiny. The program caps leverage at up to 75% LTV on cash-out, and on bigger loans the cap is often lower. Because the new loan is larger, the payment rises and the DSCR falls, so the post-cash-out ratio must still clear the program minimum.
| Item | Purchase | Rate-and-term refinance | Cash-out refinance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard max leverage | Up to 80% LTV | Varies by program | Up to 75% LTV |
| Large-balance leverage | Often lower; varies by program | Often lower; varies by program | Often lower; varies by program |
| Value used | Lower of price or appraised value | Appraised value | Appraised value; seasoning rules vary |
| Ratio tested against | New payment | New payment | New, larger payment |
| Main review focus | Value, rent, down payment source | Value and payment history | Value, use of funds, post-closing reserves |
Large DSCR files are reviewed case by case. In practice that means the same checklist as a smaller loan, with less room for a weak spot. Expect the financing team to ask about these items early, before you are deep into a contract.
Reserves are cash or liquid assets left over after closing, usually counted in months of PITIA (principal, interest, taxes, insurance and any association dues). On a $1,800 payment, six months is $10,800. On a $16,000 payment, six months is $96,000. The math alone explains why reserve requirements feel bigger on jumbo loans.
Requirements are often higher on larger balances, and they can stack. Some programs count reserves for other financed rentals you own as well as the subject property. Retirement and investment accounts may be counted at a discount. Funds should be seasoned in your accounts or clearly sourced.
Plan reserves before you set your down payment. Investors sometimes stretch for 80% leverage, then find they cannot show enough liquidity after closing. Putting a little more down and keeping more cash can be the stronger file.
Rents rarely rise in step with price. A $2.5M rental does not usually rent for twice what a $1.25M rental does. That means higher-priced properties often produce thinner coverage, and the DSCR becomes the limit before the LTV does.
The standard minimum is 1.0x. If the ratio falls short at the leverage you want, the fix is usually a smaller loan, not a different program. Some programs go below 1.0x through our sub-1.0 DSCR loan, and some offer no-ratio options, but those usually come with lower leverage and pricing adjustments. On a large balance, a bigger down payment is often the cleaner answer.
This example is illustrative and not a quote. An investor buys a single-family rental for $2,500,000. The appraisal supports the price and a rent schedule of $16,500 a month. Taxes, insurance and association dues total $3,400 a month.
At 75% LTV, the loan is $1,875,000 and the down payment is $625,000. At a sample rate of 7.25% on a 30-year fixed, principal and interest is about $12,791. Total PITIA is about $16,191, so the DSCR is about 1.02x, just above the 1.0x standard minimum.
At 80% LTV the loan would be $2,000,000, principal and interest about $13,644, and the DSCR about 0.97x. The ratio, not the leverage limit, holds this loan at 75%. If the program in this example asked for 12 months of reserves, the investor would need about $194,290 after closing, on top of the down payment and sample closing costs of $45,000.
This example is illustrative and not a quote. An investor owns a rental now appraised at $3,200,000 with an existing loan of $1,100,000. The rent schedule supports $21,000 a month, and taxes, insurance and dues are $4,100 a month.
If the program in this example caps cash-out at 70% on this balance, the new loan is $2,240,000. After paying off the existing $1,100,000 loan and sample closing costs of $60,000, about $1,080,000 is available for business purposes. At a sample rate of 7.375%, principal and interest is about $15,471, total PITIA is about $19,571, and the DSCR is about 1.07x.
At higher prices, there are fewer true comparable sales. The appraiser may need to reach farther in distance or time, and underwriting will read those adjustments closely. The rent side gets the same treatment: high-end rents have fewer comparables, so the rent schedule carries more weight.
Some programs may require a second appraisal or a desk review on large balances. If the two values differ, the lower one often controls. Build that possibility into your offer. A contract that only works at full appraised value has no room for a conservative report.
You can help by giving the appraiser a clean property, a list of recent improvements with costs, and any current leases.
Large DSCR loans are commonly made to an LLC. The lender reviews the operating agreement, articles, EIN letter and a certificate of good standing. If the LLC is owned by another entity or a trust, expect to show the ownership chain down to the individuals.
The owners who control the entity usually sign for the loan personally, and their credit and liquidity are reviewed. Some programs set a minimum ownership share for the people who sign. Settle the structure before you apply, because changing members mid-file slows the review.
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LendingStreet's DSCR programs have no stated maximum. Loans start at $150,000, and larger balances, including $5M+, are reviewed case by case. Leverage, reserves and rate are set on each file.
Up to 80% LTV is the standard purchase limit, but on larger balances maximum LTV is often lower. The DSCR also has to clear the program minimum at the loan amount you want, which often limits leverage on high-priced rentals before the LTV cap does.
It varies by program, and requirements are often higher on larger balances. Reserves are counted in months of the full payment, so a large payment means a large reserve figure. Some programs also count reserves for other financed properties you own.
Some programs may require a second appraisal or a more detailed review on large balances. If the values differ, the lower value often controls the loan amount.
Rates start at 6.125% for well-qualified borrowers, and larger balances are priced case by case. Leverage, credit score and the DSCR all affect pricing. A stronger ratio and lower LTV usually price better.
Yes. Cash-out goes up to 75% LTV, often lower on large balances, and the rent must cover the new, larger payment at the program minimum. Seasoning rules vary by program, and funds must be used for business purposes.
No. DSCR loans qualify on the property's rent, not personal income, at any loan size. You will still show assets for the down payment and reserves, entity documents and credit for the owners who sign.
Yes. LLC borrowers are standard. The lender reviews the entity documents and the ownership chain, and the owners usually sign for the loan personally.
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