DSCR LOANS · Tennessee (TN) Underwriting Matrix

Tennessee DSCR Rental Loans (1–4, 5–8, 5–9, 5–10, 5–25 & 5+ Units) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Tennessee DSCR Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 80% LTV Purchase / 75% Cash-Out across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 6.375% – 8.25% (Wholesale Tier Dependent) (30-Yr Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Yr IO, 40-Yr IO, 620 – 660+ FICO min FICO, 14 – 21 Business Days close). In Tennessee (TN), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — 21-Day Publication) statutory framework (40–55 days-day average timeline), a 0.64% average property tax rate (~$195/mo at the $365,000 state median), and $580/$100K hazard insurance (~$176/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 80% LTV Purchase / 75% Cash-Out
Min FICO: 620 – 660+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
6.375% – 8.25% (Wholesale Tier Dependent)
30-Yr Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Yr IO, 40-Yr IO
TN Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — 21-Day Publication)
40–55 days days avg timeline
TN Avg Tax & Ins
0.64% Tax
$580/$100K Hazard Ins

How DSCR Loans Work in Tennessee (TN)

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans qualify real estate investors strictly on the subject property’s rental cash flow (DSCR = Monthly Rent ÷ Monthly PITIA for 1–4 units, or Annual NOI ÷ Debt Service for 5+ units) rather than personal W-2s or federal tax returns. Loan Daddy LLC (NMLS #2827624) underwrites 1–4, 5–8, 5–9, 5–10, 5–25, and 5+ unit properties up to 80% LTV nationwide.

1. Tennessee Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $365,000 (75% LTV = $273,750) with Form 1007 rent of $2,680/mo and multifamily rent of $1,560/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

Tennessee operates under a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — 21-Day Publication) regime (40–55 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (14 – 21 Business Days)

Close in your Tennessee LLC or Delaware LLC registered in TN with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

Tennessee County-Level Property Tax & Insurance Hubs (4)

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