07/24/2026
Financing option that may be especially helpful for investors purchasing or refinancing 5–10 unit multifamily and mixed-use properties.
One of the biggest challenges investors face with these property types is that many lenders calculate additional operating expenses—such as vacancy, utilities, and maintenance—when determining the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). Those added expenses can lower the DSCR, which may reduce the loan amount or limit the available loan-to-value (LTV).
Our program takes a different approach. Instead of factoring in those additional operating expenses, only property taxes, insurance, and HOA dues (when applicable) are included in the expense calculation. This streamlined approach can result in a stronger DSCR, allowing for greater leverage and more financing flexibility.
5–10 Unit Multifamily Properties
* Lite Doc Program: Simplified financing with minimal documentation.
* Light Expense Calculation: Only property taxes, insurance, and HOA (if applicable) are included when calculating DSCR.
* Loan Amounts: $400,000 to $2 million.
* LTV: Up to 75% for purchases and 70% for rate-and-term or cash-out refinances.
* Eligibility: Minimum 400 sq. ft. per unit. Rural properties are eligible.
* Occupancy: Minimum 80% occupied; no stabilization required.
Mixed-Use Properties
* Lite Doc Program: Streamlined financing with minimal documentation.
* Light Expense Calculation: Only property taxes, insurance, and HOA (if applicable) are included when calculating DSCR.
* Loan Amounts: $400,000 to $2 million.
* LTV: Up to 75% for purchases, 70% for rate-and-term refinances, and 65% for cash-out refinances.
* Property Requirements: Up to 8 units, with at least 51% of the property’s square footage and rental income derived from residential use.
* Occupancy: Minimum 80% occupied; no stabilization required.