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30-year DSCR rental loans for Texas investors in Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas.
Build Your Texas Rental Portfolio
Build wealth in Texas by growing your portfolio of income-producing rental properties. Long-term DSCR rental loans let you qualify on the property's cash flow rather than your personal income — no bank underwriting rules and no tax returns. LYNK Mortgage can finance a single Texas rental, a portfolio refinance, or the takeout of a recent rehab.
Maximize Your Returns
Borrow up to 80% of your property's value. DSCR rental loans are qualified using the property's DSCR. No personal DTI calculations or tax returns are required.
Simplify Your Process
Finishing a rehab and want to retain the property? If you financed your rehab with us, we can simplify your transition to a DSCR rental loan - saving you time and money.
Borrow With Confidence
LYNK Mortgage has funded over $1 billion of rental and DSCR loans for projects just like yours. As a trusted direct lender, we bring years of experience and personalized service to every loan, giving you confidence that you are partnering with a team of experts who understand your real estate investment goals.
Make More Money
DSCR rental loan interest rates in Texas from 6.00% for the best deals.
Move Faster
Grow your rental portfolio with the financing you need today. Get pre-approved in minutes with our online application - or call us at 407-476-2500.
Where We Lend
AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
What's Special About Texas?
Texas is a top destination for rental property investors because of its combination of affordable acquisition prices, strong rent growth, and zero state income tax. Markets like DFW, Houston, and San Antonio offer price-to-rent ratios that consistently produce healthy DSCR numbers.
One factor to build into your analysis is the state's high property tax rate. While purchase prices are lower than coastal markets, annual property taxes of 2-2.5% can meaningfully impact your net operating income and DSCR ratio. Underwriting with real tax numbers — not estimates — is essential for Texas deals.
The state's landlord-friendly legal framework, including fast eviction timelines and no rent control, makes Texas one of the most operationally straightforward states for rental portfolio growth. Many LYNK borrowers in Texas are actively scaling from single properties to double-digit portfolios using DSCR financing.
Texas is structurally three different DSCR markets sharing a state line. DFW (Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Irving) is the largest, with deep corporate relocation demand from Toyota, JPMorgan, Charles Schwab, and the broader Legacy West/Frisco employment cluster — rents are strong, but acquisition prices in Collin and Denton counties have moved up enough that DSCR ratios are tighter than a few years ago. Houston is energy-driven and price-sensitive to oil cycles, with sprawling submarkets like The Woodlands, Sugar Land, and Katy producing different rent dynamics from the urban core. San Antonio and Austin sit at opposite ends of the affordability spectrum — San Antonio remains one of the better DSCR cash flow markets in Texas, while Austin's tech-driven price run has compressed cap rates substantially.
Property tax is the single biggest variable in Texas DSCR underwriting and it is not optional to model accurately. Effective rates of 2.0% to 2.7% of appraised value are common — Harris County, Tarrant County, and parts of Travis County run at the higher end, and ISD (school district) tax overlays vary materially within a single metro. A Texas $350K rental with $9,000 in annual property tax produces a very different DSCR than the same purchase price in Tennessee or Florida. Pull the actual taxing-jurisdiction bill from the county appraisal district before underwriting.
Texas DSCR Rental Loan Terms
Interest rate
From 6.00%
Max loan-to-value (LTV)
Up to 80% on purchase; lower on cash-out
Loan term
30 years, fixed, fully amortizing
Loan size
$75K – $3M+ typical
Minimum DSCR
1.00x typical; some programs allow lower
Income documentation
None — property cash flow only
Typical close time
15–21 days
Texas DSCR Loan Borrower Requirements
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Foreign-national borrowers considered case-by-case.
Entity
LLC or corporation only — no owner-occupied loans. Out-of-state LLCs work when registered locally.
Credit
Minimum FICO 660. Best pricing at 720+. Stronger DSCR offsets lower scores.
Property type
SFR, 2–4 unit, warrantable condo, PUD. Small multifamily up to 10 units considered.
Occupancy
Tenant-ready or already leased. Short-term rental income with documented history.
Reserves
Typically 3–6 months PITIA at closing, varies by program tier and credit.
How a Texas DSCR Loan Closes
1
Online pre-approval
Minutes. Property address, estimated value, and rent — get your term sheet upfront.
2
Submit deal docs
1–3 days. Purchase contract or current mortgage, lease(s), insurance binder, entity docs.
3
Appraisal & underwriting
10–15 days. Form 1007 or 1025 rent comparables, title, DSCR calculation.
4
Closing
Day 15–21. Sign at title; cash-out proceeds disbursed at closing on refinances.
5
Servicing
Long-term, consistent monthly billing for the life of the 30-year fixed loan.
Where We Lend in Texas
We originate DSCR rental loans across Texas, including:
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Lubbock, Irving, Garland
Not seeing your market? We lend statewide — reach out and we'll confirm coverage.
Our Lending Experts Are Here to Help
Thinking about buying a new investment property in Texas? Ready to get an approval? We want to make your life easier with our flexible process and knowledgeable staff. Get started with our online pre-approval and you'll be one step closer to a fast closing.
The LYNK Mortgage Difference
No Tax Returns
Qualify on the property's DSCR — not your personal income.
Instant Term Sheets
Transparent rates and fees upfront — no surprises, no waiting.
Human Touch, AI Speed
AI-assisted underwriting paired with a dedicated loan officer on every deal — 15–21 day typical close.
Rehab to Rental
Seamless transition from a rehab loan to long-term DSCR financing.
Direct Lender
We make our own decisions and fund with our own capital.
$1 billion+ Funded
Trusted by investors nationwide with a proven track record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started with a DSCR rental loan from LYNK Mortgage is simple. Begin by completing our online application, which allows us to understand your funding needs. Our process is designed to minimize delays and maximize efficiency so that you can focus on building your portfolio.
Questions About DSCR Loans in Texas
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