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South Carolina DSCR Loans: No Tax Returns, 1.2 DSCR Min, Rates from 5.80%
Rental property financing for South Carolina investors qualified on property cash flow, not personal income, W-2s, or tax returns. Serving Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the rest of South Carolina. 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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- 21–30 day close
Indicative as of August 1, 2026. Not a quote. Lenders set final pricing at underwriting.
Can I get a DSCR rental loan in South Carolina?
Yes. DSCR loans in South Carolina 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. 1–4 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 August 1, 2026.
Indicative only, as of August 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 does not lend and does not set pricing. What these terms mean.
South Carolina Rental Market Snapshot
State-level data DSCR underwriters use to size South Carolina rental deals.
South Carolina is a fast-growing DSCR market driven by Charleston's lifestyle in-migration, Greenville-Spartanburg's BMW/Michelin manufacturing base, and Myrtle Beach's STR economics. Charleston historic-district STR is restricted (operator-occupancy + permit cap); Myrtle Beach remains the more accessible STR market with seasonal nightly-rate volatility. Columbia anchors stable USC student housing and state-government LTR.
Major South Carolina Markets We Serve
Active DSCR deal flow across South Carolina's core rental markets. Same DSCR math statewide. Credit and equity injection are lender underwriting.
| Metro | Median Price | Gross Yield | DSCR Investor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $495K | 4.5–5.5% | Premium SC market, restricted historic STR, premium LTR pricing |
| Columbia | $265K | 7.0–8.5% | USC + state capital employment, deep LTR demand |
| Greenville | $365K | 5.5–7.0% | Upstate hub, BMW/Michelin manufacturing, growing in-migration |
| Myrtle Beach | $305K | 6.0–8.0% | Coastal STR market, seasonal nightly-rate demand, growing year-round LTR |
South Carolina Eviction Timeline & Landlord Posture
How South Carolina courts handle non-payment evictions, material to DSCR loss-severity assumptions.
South Carolina Code § 27-37 allows a 5-day notice for non-payment. Magistrate court ejectment proceedings typically resolve within 21 days of filing.
South Carolina Rate Adjustment vs National Baseline
Non-judicial foreclosure and landlord-friendly statutes keep loss severity low; coastal insurance loadings offset by strong STR economics.
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 August 1, 2026.
DSCR Lenders Active in South Carolina
The non-bank DSCR programs we see most frequently funding South Carolina rental deals. PeerSense matches your scenario across this lender set rather than locking you into one.
- Kiavi
- Visio Lending
- Lima One
- RCN Capital
PeerSense is independent, not a lender. Lenders listed are programs we have funded South Carolina deals through; specific terms vary by file.
South Carolina 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 | 1–4 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.
Indicative only, as of August 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 does not lend and does not set pricing. What these terms mean.
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