California DSCR Loans: No Tax Returns, 1.2 DSCR Min, Rates from 5.80%
Rental property financing for California investors qualified on property cash flow, not personal income, W 2s, or tax returns. Serving Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and the rest of California. If the property cash flows at 1.2× the mortgage, you may qualify.
- 1.2 DSCR minimum
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- Credit is lender underwriting
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- Best tier from 5.80%
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- 21 to 30 day close
Indicative as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote. Lenders set final pricing at underwriting.
Can I get a DSCR rental loan in California?
Yes. DSCR loans in California qualify investors based on property cash flow with a 1.2 DSCR minimum. Credit and equity injection are lender underwriting. PeerSense does not set a FICO floor. No tax returns, W 2s, or DTI calculation required. 1 to 4 unit residential and 5+ unit multifamily eligible. Governed best tier floor 5.80% from rate-floors.json.
Published by PeerSense Capital Advisory · Written by Ed Freeman, Founder. Updated October 1, 2026.
Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.
California Rental Market Snapshot
State level data DSCR underwriters use to size California rental deals.
California is the largest DSCR market by dollar volume but the most complex by regulation. AB 1482 statewide rent caps plus stricter local ordinances in LA, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose mean DSCR underwriters use legal registered rent (not market) on rent controlled units. Most CA DSCR loans are jumbo, so investors should expect 25%+ down on $1M+ properties and a 60 to 120 day eviction window if a tenant defaults.
Major California Markets We Serve
Active DSCR deal flow across California's core rental markets. Same DSCR math statewide. Credit and equity injection are lender underwriting.
| Metro | Median Price | Gross Yield | DSCR Investor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $935K | 3.5 to 4.5% | RSO rent control, Costa Hawkins exempt new construction qualifies at market rent |
| San Diego | $895K | 3.5 to 4.5% | Coastal premium, military rental demand, no city level rent control beyond AB 1482 |
| San Francisco | $1185K | 2.5 to 4.0% | Strict 1979 and older rent control, lowest gross yields in CA, jumbo pricing |
| Sacramento | $525K | 5.0 to 6.0% | Inland CA cap rate play, Sacramento ordinance caps rent at CPI + 5% (≤10%) |
California Eviction Timeline & Landlord Posture
How California courts handle non payment evictions, material to DSCR loss severity assumptions.
California is one of the slowest eviction states. AB 1482 just cause requirements, mandatory pre filing notices, and crowded courts in LA/SF push timelines past 90 days. Allow 4 to 6 months from notice to keys.
California Rate Adjustment vs National Baseline
Tenant protection regulations and judicial foreclosure increase lender loss severity assumptions; jumbo pricing dominates given $700K+ medians.
Final pricing depends on DSCR, LTV, property type, and program. Credit is lender underwriting. Governed best tier floor 5.80% from rate-floors.json as of October 1, 2026.
DSCR Lenders Active in California
The non bank DSCR programs we see most frequently funding California rental deals. PeerSense matches your scenario across this lender set rather than locking you into one.
- Visio Lending
- CoreVest
- LendingOne
- Kiavi
PeerSense sources capital through a curated network of commercial lenders and capital sources. Lenders listed are programs we have funded California deals through; specific terms vary by file.
California DSCR Loan Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DSCR | 1.20 | 1.00+ exists on specialty programs. Credit and equity are lender underwriting. |
| Credit | Lender underwriting | PeerSense does not set a FICO floor. Capture the score on the form. |
| Equity | Lender underwriting | Purchase DSCR is commonly structured around 65 to 75% LTV. PeerSense does not set a typical down. |
| Property Type | 1 to 4 units or multifamily | Condos, townhomes, STRs OK where legal |
| Income Docs | None | No tax returns, W 2s, DTI check |
| Reserves | 6 months PITIA | Checking, savings, stocks qualify |
| Close Time | 21 to 30 days | Cash out refi: 14 to 21 days |
Not a commitment to lend. Rates and terms subject to underwriting. See our full DSCR loan guide for the complete program.
Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.
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