Hoi Deborah,
Both Jasper and Stacy, did a good job of explaining how a DSCR works. I wanted to add to the Why, should a investment property buyer use a DSCR program over a Full Conventional purchase or refinance, as we do all programs, whether for a primary, 2nd home or investment property.
Currently Full doc loans, meaning using tax returns (2 years) for qualifying can be tedious work and interest rates are higher compared to our DSCR products, since on Fannie Freddie conventional loans require LLPA's ( loan level price adjustments) added to the base rate. Also with conventional loans, the reserve requirement are required for each investment property owned, assuming they have a mortgage on them. Whereas with our DSCR we only require reserves on the subject property, typically 3 months for loan amounts =<$500,000, and 6 months for loan amount over $500,000.
The DSCR usually is the best way to go.
I'd be happy to chat, to see how I can be of service.
Thank You
Craig