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Investor Financing: What Lenders Look At

Financing an income property is about the property as much as the borrower. Lenders look at whether the rental income supports the financing, how much equity you bring, and your overall picture. Here is what they weigh, so you can put your strongest file forward.

What Lenders Weigh

The Rental Income

What the property earns and how reliably it does so.

Debt Coverage

DSCR: whether the property's income covers the financing, with room to spare.

Down Payment and Equity

Investment properties usually call for more equity than a home.

Your Financial Picture

Personal credit, net worth, and existing obligations.

Experience and Plan

Your track record as an owner and the plan for the property.

How a File Comes Together

  1. Review the Property's Numbers
  2. Confirm Equity and Credit
  3. Match to a Lender
  4. Place and Manage It

Two Paths, One Team

Residential Investment (1 to 4 Units)

Financed much like a home, with rental income considered and more equity typically expected. On some properties, insured options may be available to review.

Commercial and Multi-Unit (5+ Units)

Assessed more on the property's income and performance than on you alone. Terms and structure differ from residential, and we handle both under one roof.

Today's first rental can be the start of a portfolio. Bring us the property and your goals, and we will tell you what lenders want to see, and help you plan the next one as you grow from one door to many. Any figures or ratios are illustrative only.
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Information here is general and educational. It is not financial, legal, or lending advice, and it is not an offer of financing. Investor financing requirements, including income, equity, and coverage measures, vary by lender, property, and province. Insured options are subject to program eligibility and are framed here as options that may be available, not guarantees. Any figures or ratios are illustrative only. All financing is subject to lender review, property review, and supporting documentation. Submission of a form does not guarantee approval or financing.