Louisiana DSCR Loans: No Tax Returns, 1.2 DSCR Min, Rates from 6.25%
Rental property financing for Louisiana investors qualified on property cash flow, not personal income, W-2s, or tax returns. Serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and the rest of Louisiana. If the property cash-flows at 1.2× the mortgage, you may qualify.
- 1.2 DSCR minimum
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- 680+ FICO
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- Refi from 6.25%
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- 21–30 day close
Can I get a DSCR rental loan in Louisiana?
Yes. DSCR loans in Louisiana qualify investors based on property cash flow with a 1.2 DSCR minimum, 680+ FICO, and 20–25% down. No tax returns, W-2s, or DTI calculation required. 1–4 unit residential and 5+ unit multifamily eligible. Refi rates start at 6.25%.
Published by PeerSense Capital Advisory · Written by Ed Freeman, Founder. Updated July 1, 2026.
Louisiana Rental Market Snapshot
State-level data DSCR underwriters use to size Louisiana rental deals.
Louisiana's DSCR market is dominated by New Orleans STR economics and Baton Rouge LSU-anchored LTR demand. New Orleans Type T short-term rental restrictions (operator-occupied + permit cap) materially affect underwriting, verify current STR registration before relying on nightly-rate income. Insurance is the dominant DSCR-denominator drag statewide; coastal property premiums have doubled since 2022.
Major Louisiana Markets We Serve
Active DSCR deal flow across Louisiana's core rental markets. Same requirements (1.2 DSCR, 680+ FICO, 20–25% down) apply statewide.
| Metro | Median Price | Gross Yield | DSCR Investor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $285K | 6.0–8.5% | Largest LA market, restricted STR, deep LTR base, high insurance loadings |
| Baton Rouge | $235K | 7.0–9.0% | State capital + LSU + petrochemical employment |
| Shreveport | $155K | 9.0–11.0% | Lowest entry price in major LA metros, higher cap rates |
| Lafayette | $215K | 7.5–9.5% | Oil/gas + UL Lafayette employment, mid-cap-rate market |
Louisiana Eviction Timeline & Landlord Posture
How Louisiana courts handle non-payment evictions, material to DSCR loss-severity assumptions.
Louisiana CCP article 4701 allows a 5-day notice for non-payment. Justice of the Peace and Parish courts typically resolve uncontested eviction matters within 3–5 weeks.
Louisiana Rate Adjustment vs National Baseline
Hurricane/flood insurance loadings raise PITIA materially in coastal LA; lenders price additional reserve requirement.
Final pricing depends on FICO, LTV, DSCR, property type, and program. Baseline national DSCR refi rates start at 6.25% as of July 1, 2026.
DSCR Lenders Active in Louisiana
The non-bank DSCR programs we see most frequently funding Louisiana rental deals. PeerSense matches your scenario across this lender set rather than locking you into one.
- Visio Lending
- Lima One
- Kiavi
- RCN Capital
PeerSense is independent, not a lender. Lenders listed are programs we have funded Louisiana deals through; specific terms vary by file.
Louisiana DSCR Loan Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DSCR | 1.20 | 1.00+ allowed with 740 FICO or 30% down |
| Credit Score | 680 FICO | 640–679 by exception, lower LTV |
| Down Payment | 20–25% | 25% if <1.2 DSCR or <700 FICO |
| Property Type | 1–4 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 | 21–30 days | Cash-out refi: 14–21 days |
Not a commitment to lend. Rates and terms subject to underwriting. See our full DSCR loan guide for the complete program.
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