DSCR Investor Loans — 5 to 8 Units & Mixed-Use

Bigger Buildings. Same Simple Rule: Let the Property Qualify Itself.

When you're moving from single-family rentals into larger residential or mixed-use buildings, the income documentation gets complicated fast. This program skips all of that. The property's rent covers the payment — that's the qualification.

  • No Personal Income Required
  • No Tax Returns Needed
  • Commercial Space Allowed
  • Loans Up to $2,000,000
  • 24-Hour Pre-Approval

No credit pull required · Response within 24 hours

Max Loan Amount

$2M

Purchase & R&T · $1M max cash-out

Max LTV

75%

Purchase · 70% R&T · 65% cash-out

Min Credit Score

700

Highest FICO used (multi-borrower)

Min DSCR

1.00

Rent must at least cover PITIA

Min Loan

$400K

Minimum transaction size

Property Types

5–8 Unit

Residential & 2–8 unit mixed-use

Two Property Types. One Program.

Residential Multi-Family or Mixed-Use — We Handle Both

Whether you're buying a straight residential building or a property with retail on the ground floor, this DSCR program is built for it.

Large Residential Multi-Family

5–8 Residential Units

Five to eight residential units in a single building — think small apartment buildings, larger fourplex-and-above complexes, and mixed-income rental buildings. Qualify entirely on the rental income the building generates.

  • 5, 6, 7, or 8 residential units
  • Qualify on gross rental income vs. PITIA
  • No personal income docs required
  • Purchase, rate/term refi, or cash-out refi
  • 6 months PITIA reserves required
See If I Qualify

Mixed-Use with Commercial Space

2–8 Unit Mixed-Use

Residential units above retail storefronts, restaurants, offices, or other commercial tenants. This program handles the commercial component as long as it stays below half the building's total area.

  • 2–8 total units, residential & commercial combined
  • Retail, restaurant, and office space all allowed
  • Commercial space up to 49% of total building area
  • Qualify on the full blended property cash flow
  • Experienced investors only (no first-time buyers)
See If I Qualify

Pull Equity From Your Building

Cash-Out Refinance

Already own a 5–8 unit or mixed-use property? A DSCR cash-out refinance lets you tap built-up equity without pulling tax returns or proving personal income — the property's cash flow still does the qualifying.

  • Cash-out proceeds up to $1,000,000
  • LTV up to 65% for cash-out transactions
  • Use proceeds for the next acquisition, improvements, or reserves
  • No personal income documentation required
  • 9 months PITIA reserves required for loans ≥$1.5M
See If I Qualify

The Process

How This Loan Works

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Identify the Property

    Share the address, unit count, and current or projected rents. We need to know what the building earns — nothing about your personal finances yet.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    We Calculate the DSCR

    Gross monthly rental income divided by total PITIA payment. We need a ratio of at least 1.00 — meaning rent covers the full mortgage obligation.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Minimal Documentation

    No tax returns. No W-2s. No pay stubs. We typically need a current rent roll or leases, appraisal, and your credit profile. That's it.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pre-Approval in 24 Hours

    Most investors get a decision within one business day — fast enough to make real offers and compete with cash buyers on the right deal.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Close and Collect Rent

    We close the loan. The building cash flows. When you're ready for the next acquisition — 1–4 unit, cross-collateral, or another mixed-use — we'll be here.

Know Before You Apply

What This Program Handles — and What It Doesn't

The 5–8 unit DSCR has specific parameters. Here's exactly what fits and what falls outside the guidelines.

What Qualifies

  • 5–8 unit purely residential buildings
  • 2–8 unit mixed-use (residential + commercial)
  • Commercial space: retail, restaurant, office
  • Commercial portion up to 49% of building area
  • Purchase, rate/term refi, and cash-out refi
  • Loan amounts from $400K to $2M
  • DSCR ≥ 1.00 (rent covers full PITIA)
  • Experienced real estate investors
  • Credit scores from 700

What Doesn't Qualify

  • First-time homebuyers or first-time investors
  • Owner-occupied properties
  • Commercial space exceeding 49% of building area
  • Loan amounts below $400,000
  • DSCR below 1.00 (no no-ratio option on this program)
  • Properties in IL, MD (Baltimore), NJ (Bergen/Essex), PA (Philadelphia), or NY
  • 9+ unit properties (different program applies)
  • Short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO)

On reserves: Standard transactions require 6 months of PITIA reserves. Loan amounts of $1.5M or higher require 9 months. Reserves must be verified and documented — they can't be gifted.

Who This Is For

These Deals Are Built For You If…

The 5–8 unit DSCR is a specific tool. Here's who benefits most from it.

  • You're Scaling Past Single-Family

    You've done 1–4 unit deals. Now you're looking at bigger buildings and need a program that grows with your portfolio.

  • Your Income Is Hard to Document

    Self-employed with write-offs? Multiple LLCs? This program doesn't care. The building's rent is the only income that matters.

  • You're Buying Mixed-Use

    Retail or office below residential units — that's exactly what this program handles. Most conventional and investment loans won't touch mixed-use. This one will.

  • You Want to Pull Equity

    Own a 5–8 unit building with built-up equity? Cash-out refinance up to $1M — still no personal income docs required.

  • You're in an Eligible Market

    This program is available in most U.S. states. If you're outside the restricted markets (IL, MD-Baltimore, NJ-Bergen/Essex, PA-Philadelphia, NY), you're likely eligible.

  • You Have an Existing Portfolio

    Experience counts here. This isn't your first rodeo — you have prior investment property ownership and understand how to manage commercial tenants.

The FlexPoint Difference

Why Investors Choose FlexPoint for This Program

Multi-family and mixed-use DSCR is a narrower product than 1–4 unit. Not every lender does it right. Here's what we bring to it.

$2M
Max Loan
For 5–8 unit and mixed-use DSCR transactions.
49%
Max Commercial
Commercial space up to 49% of total building area is acceptable.
700
Min FICO
Uses the highest score when there are multiple borrowers on the loan.
Since 1996
In Business
Nearly 30 years of investor lending across every market cycle.
$5B+
Loans Funded
Over $5 billion closed. We know how to get complex investor deals done.
Free Investor Consultation

Let's Run the Numbers on Your Building

Tell us about the property — unit count, rental income, and what you're trying to do. We'll review the DSCR and get back to you within 24 hours. No credit pull, no pressure.

$300,000
$50,000$3,500,000+
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  • No Credit Pull
  • NMLS #243082
  • Multi-State Licensed

By submitting this form, you consent to be contacted by FlexPoint Inc. regarding your inquiry. This is not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to credit approval. Restrictions apply. Some products may not be available in all states. FlexPoint Inc. NMLS #243082.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About 5–8 Unit & Mixed-Use DSCR Loans

The questions investors ask us most about this specific program.