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The 1% Rule and DSCR Loans: What Rent You Really Need

Published on: 11/08/2026

Does a rental need to hit the 1% rule to qualify for a DSCR loan? No. At today's reference rate a 1.00 DSCR needs rent near 0.64% of the price. See the math and 10 metros checked against HUD rents. Pillar Mortgage Group.

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