Pre-qualify

Investment property loan.

Financing for a rental or a second home. What these loans ask for, how rental income can count and what to plan for, explained before anything is offered.

Investment property, at a glance.

What it is

Mortgages for a property you will not live in full time. Second homes and rentals follow different guidelines, and your loan officer explains which applies.

Often used for

A rental that produces income, a place you return to each year, or the next property in a growing portfolio.

Keep in mind

Investment loans ask for more down, cash reserves and stronger credit than a primary residence. Your loan officer tells you where you stand.

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us about the property and how you will use it

    Second home or rental, the price and what you have for a down payment.

  2. 2

    Your loan officer compares the programs

    Conventional investment loans against a DSCR loan, with rental income counted where it can be.

  3. 3

    You choose, then we close

    Appraisal, underwriting and closing. Support continues after.

Who it tends to fit.

A property you will not live in

A rental, or a second home you use part of the year.

A larger down payment

You have the savings these loans ask for.

Reserves set aside

You can cover payments if the property sits empty for a time.

Documented income

Your personal income supports the loan, or the rent does.

If your personal income is hard to document, a DSCR loan qualifies on the property alone. Your loan officer compares both.

Questions about investment property loans.

How much down is needed?

More than a primary residence, and it varies with the property type and your profile. Your loan officer gives you the figure.

Can rental income help me qualify?

Often yes, with a lease or a market rent estimate from the appraisal. Your loan officer explains how much counts.

Second home or investment property?

A second home is one you use yourself for part of the year. A rental is an investment property. The classification affects the down payment and pricing.

How many properties can I finance?

Conventional programs set limits. Beyond them, other programs apply. Your loan officer maps it out.

Are rates higher?

Pricing for investment properties is typically higher than a primary residence. Your loan officer shows you where it stands.

Other investment and specialty loans