Long-term investors
Airbnb or traditional landlords
Refinancing portfolios
Scaling real estate income streams
Property type: Typically used for single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and sometimes small multifamily properties (up to 4 units).
Loan term: Usually 30 years, fixed or adjustable interest rate.
Qualification: Based more on the property’s cash flow (debt-service coverage ratio or DSCR) than the borrower’s personal income.
Down payment: Generally 20–25%, though some lenders offer lower with higher interest rates.
Buy-and-hold investors looking to build long-term passive income.