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    DSCR Loans in Florida — Qualify on Rent, Not Tax Returns

    Aberdeen Financial Group LLC finances Florida rental property investors using the property's cash flow — no W-2, no tax returns, no DTI math. Single-family, condo, 2–4 unit, and short-term rentals from $100K to $5M, statewide.

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    Florida DSCR Loans — Quick Answers

    What is a DSCR loan in Florida?

    A DSCR loan is a Florida investor mortgage that qualifies on the property's rental income divided by its total debt payment — not the borrower's personal tax returns. A ratio of 1.0 or higher generally qualifies.

    What DSCR ratio is needed?

    Most Florida DSCR lenders require a 1.0 minimum and price best at 1.20+. Sub-1.0 ratios can still close with stronger credit or larger down payments.

    What credit score is required?

    Florida DSCR programs typically start at 660 FICO with best pricing at 720+. Scores from 620–659 can qualify with 25–30% down and a stronger DSCR.

    What down payment is needed?

    20–25% down on single-family rentals, 25–30% on small multifamily, and 25–30% on short-term rentals (Airbnb / VRBO).

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    Enter your property's rent, expected loan amount, and carrying costs to see whether it qualifies under standard Florida DSCR guidelines.

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    Monthly P&I$2097.64
    Total Debt Service$2580.98
    DSCR Ratio0.97

    ✗ DSCR below 1.0 — property may not qualify

    How DSCR Loans Work in Florida

    A DSCR loan in Florida is structured for investors who own (or are buying) a rental property and want to qualify based on what the property earns — not on personal income documentation. The lender takes the property's projected gross monthly rent (verified via lease, market-rent appraisal, or AirDNA report for short-term rentals) and divides it by the total monthly housing payment: principal, interest, taxes, Florida-specific insurance (which can be material in coastal counties), and any HOA dues.

    The result is a ratio. A DSCR of 1.20 means the property earns 20 percent more than its monthly debt service — a comfortable margin. A 1.0 means it breaks even. Anything below 1.0 means the property is cash-flow negative on paper, which still closes with select Florida lenders if the borrower compensates with a larger down payment or interest-only structure.

    Aberdeen places Florida DSCR loans across the full investor stack — first-time landlords buying a single-family rental in Tampa, experienced operators expanding short-term rental portfolios in Orlando and the Keys, and seasoned investors refinancing 2–4 unit properties in Miami-Dade and Broward. We work with multiple DSCR-specialized lenders and structure the file to fit the strongest available program.

    What's Different About a DSCR Loan in Florida

    Insurance Underwriting

    Florida property insurance — particularly windstorm and flood coverage in coastal and South Florida markets — significantly impacts DSCR math. A property with strong rent can fail DSCR purely on insurance carry. Aberdeen prices DSCR loans with realistic Florida insurance assumptions up front to avoid late-stage surprises at underwriting.

    Short-Term Rental Markets

    Florida is one of the strongest STR markets in the country — Orlando/Kissimmee for theme-park traffic, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale for international visitors, the Gulf Coast (Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Destin) and the Keys for seasonal vacation demand. Aberdeen places DSCR loans on STRs using either a 12-month AirDNA revenue projection or a Form 1007 market-rent appraisal, depending on the lender's preferred documentation.

    Condo Warrantability

    Florida has a high concentration of investor-owned condos, many of which fail conventional Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac warrantability tests due to investor concentration ratios, special assessments, or pending litigation common in older Florida buildings. DSCR programs through specialty lenders frequently approve non-warrantable condos that conventional financing cannot touch.

    No State Income Tax — but DSCR Doesn't Care

    Florida's lack of state income tax is a meaningful investor advantage, but it has no bearing on DSCR loan qualification. The loan looks at the property, not the borrower's income — meaning out-of-state investors moving to Florida or buying Florida rentals from elsewhere are evaluated identically to in-state borrowers.

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    Florida DSCR Loan FAQ

    A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan is a Florida investor mortgage that qualifies the borrower based on the rental income of the property — not personal tax returns or W-2 income. The lender divides the property's expected monthly rent by the total monthly debt payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and HOA). A ratio of 1.0 or higher generally qualifies; many Florida lenders prefer 1.15 to 1.25.

    Most Florida DSCR lenders require a minimum ratio of 1.0 to qualify and price best at 1.20 or higher. Properties with a DSCR below 1.0 (negative cash flow) can still close in select markets with stronger credit, larger down payments, or interest-only structures. Aberdeen reviews each Florida property on its specific market rent and expense profile.

    Most Florida DSCR programs start at a 660 minimum FICO with best pricing at 720 and above. Scores in the 620 to 659 range can still qualify with a higher down payment (25 to 30 percent) and a stronger DSCR. For investors with scores below 620 or recent credit events, Aberdeen's bad-credit business loan programs offer alternative paths through asset-based fix-and-flip and bridge financing.

    Florida DSCR loans typically require 20 to 25 percent down for purchases on single-family rentals, 25 to 30 percent on 2–4 unit properties, and 25 percent for cash-out refinances. Short-term rental (Airbnb / VRBO) properties commonly require 25 to 30 percent.

    Yes. Aberdeen finances DSCR loans on short-term rentals throughout Florida — Orlando, Kissimmee, Miami Beach, Destin, Naples, the Keys, and other vacation markets. Lenders qualify the property using either a 12-month AirDNA revenue projection or a market-rent appraisal (Form 1007), depending on the program.

    Single-family rentals, condominiums (warrantable and non-warrantable), townhomes, 2–4 unit small multifamily, and short-term rentals. Some lenders extend to 5–10 unit properties under DSCR programs. Owner-occupied properties do not qualify — DSCR loans are exclusively for investment properties.

    Standard Florida DSCR loans close in 21 to 30 days from a complete file. Aberdeen has closed accelerated DSCR transactions in 14 to 18 days when title, insurance, and appraisal move quickly. Cash-out refinances take similar timeframes.

    Yes. Aberdeen places DSCR loans throughout Florida — Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Duval, Lee, Collier, and all other counties. We finance investors in primary metros, secondary cities, and vacation markets statewide.

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