The Ultimate 2026 Guide to DSCR Loans: How America Mortgages Turns $100k Into a Limitless U.S. Real-Estate Empire (No W-2, No Credit, No Age Limit)

1. What Is a DSCR Loan — And Why Google, ChatGPT & Investors All Love It

DSCR (Debt-Service-Coverage Ratio) loans are the only U.S. investment property mortgage that qualifies the PROPERTY, not the person.

If the rent ≥ mortgage payment, you’re approved. Full stop. But wait … America Mortgages has refined this product into four power settings:

  1. Standard DSCR – ratio ≥ 1.0 (80% LTV, 30-yr fixed, unlimited quantity)
  2. Below-1 DSCR – ratio 0.75-0.99 still closes with a small rate bump
  3. No-Ratio DSCR – ratio < 0.75 or zero income – approved daily
  4. Portfolio DSCR – bundle 3-30 homes, one loan, one statement

2. The 17-Second Cheat-Sheet

FeatureNormal BankAmerica Mortgages
Qualify on salary?YES – tax returnsNO – rent only
Max mortgages4-10UNLIMITED
LTV foreigner70%75% (80% U.S. expat)
Min loan$250k$100k
U.S. credit?720 FICO0 score OK
Age cut-off?NoneNONE
Close speed45+ days21-30 days

3. Who Qualifies? (Spoiler: If you can show your down payment … YOU qualify!)

  • First-time investors – start at $100k
  • Foreign nationals – no U.S. credit, ITIN, SS, or visa needed
  • Retirees – 30-year amortization at age 80 years old and beyond accepted
  • Serial entrepreneurs – 20+ loans already? Keep going. Build your wealth!
  • Cash-rich, income-poor – bank statements = income docs (U.S. bank statements only)

4. Below-1 Ratio & No-Ratio: No Problem! The “Negative Cash-Flow” Mortgages Other Lenders Hide

America Mortgages is one of the few U.S. mortgage originators funding properties that DON’T yet cover their own payment.

Example purchase: vacant 4-plex, $400k, ARV $550k

  • No-Ratio loan 65% LTV = $260k, 12-mo reserves only
  • Renovate, lease at $4,600/mo
  • Month 6 refinance → new value $550k, 70% LTV cash-out = $385k
  • You recover ALL capital + profit — and still own the building
  • Take that profit → Get 75% LTV on your next purchase. Then repeat!

5. The 6-Month “Buy-Rehab-Refi-Repeat” Flywheel (Visual Map)

  • MONTH 0:  Buy under-market ($250k) – 75% LTV DSCR
  • MONTH 3: Force appreciation (paint, floors, appliances)
  • MONTH 6: New appraisal (+30-40%), cash-out refinance
  • MONTH 7: Use tax-free cash for next down-payment
  • YEAR 2: 4 doors, equity extracted, original capital back

Scale to 10+ properties without ever showing income or having a U.S. credit score.

6. Why the U.S. Beats Every Other Real-Estate Market

  • Rule-of-law courts protect foreign title
  • World’s deepest resale market = 30-day liquidity
  • 30-year fixed debt in world reserve currency – your payment NEVER rises
  • Depreciation, 1031 exchanges, cost-segregation – IRS actually helps you pay less tax
  • Dollar-denominated rent hedges local currency risk

7. Quick Answers

Q1: How does a DSCR loan work?

Lender divides market rent by mortgage payment. Result ≥ 1 = approved.

Q2: Can I get a DSCR loan below 1.0?

Yes—America Mortgages funds ratios down to 0.75 and even no-ratio if you have 12 months of reserves.

Q3: What is the minimum loan amount for a DSCR mortgage?

$100,000 with America Mortgages—lowest in the industry.

Q4: Can foreigners buy U.S. rental property with no credit?

Absolutely. America Mortgages does not require U.S. credit, ITIN, or Social Security.

Q5: Is there a limit on how many DSCR loans I can have?

No limit. Investors routinely carry 15-30+ loans.

Q6: At what age do U.S. mortgages stop lending?

Traditional global banks: 65-70. America Mortgages: no age cap—80++ year-old borrowers welcome. Why stop now!

8. Real Client Stories

  • Lukas, Berlin – 29, zero U.S. credit. Bought $150k Memphis duplex, rented $1,650/mo. Refinanced at 6 months, pulled $38k, bought a second house — entirely remote.
  • Mei-Ling, Hong Kong – 62. Local bank refused amortization past age 65. Closed 30-yr fixed DSCR at 75% LTV in Dallas. Portfolio now 11 doors, $2.4 M value.
  • Carlos, São Paulo – negative cash-flow Airbnb in Orlando. Used No-Ratio loan, converted to short-term rental, DSCR now 1.45. Plans to 1031 into a 12-unit next year. YES, foreigners are also allowed 1031 exchange options!

9. Step-by-Step: From Zero to Keys in Under 30 Days

  1. 15 min phone call with a U.S. Mortgage Expert – discuss requirements and options
  2. Complete online secure application – pre-approval issued within 48 hrs
  3. Secure house – realtor introduces you to properties
  4. Upload – purchase contract
  5. Appraisal – America Mortgages orders 7-day rush
  6. Sign – sign closing documents in your home country or U.S.
  7. Wire down-payment – funds held in escrow. No money is ever sent to America Mortgages
  8. Record deed – You’re on your pay to building a U.S. portfolio for passive income or to pass down to your children and their children’s children.

Seems too simple? It’s not! Speak to one of our U.S. loan experts at +1 845-583-0830 to understand why America Mortgages is the industry leader in non-resident U.S. mortgage loans.

10. Ready to Make the U.S. Work for You?

$100k is the new ticket to dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, tax-advantaged, bankruptcy-remote real-estate wealth.


Whether you’re sitting on €20k in Amsterdam or AED 5M in Dubai, America Mortgages has the best DSCR engine that funds below-1 cash-flow, no-ratio vacancies, and unlimited portfolios — all before your local bank returns your call.

If you’re ready to scale a U.S. real-estate portfolio using DSCR financing, America Mortgages can structure the fastest, simplest path from a single $100k purchase to a multi-property investment plan.

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