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DSCR and investor mortgages guide

Short-term rentals and DSCR financing

Short-term booking revenue may require a different evidence method from a standard long-term lease.

The short answer

Short-term booking revenue may require a different evidence method from a standard long-term lease. This guide is educational. The applicable lender, VA or investor rules and the facts of your transaction control the outcome.

Separate receipts from qualifying income

Booking platform totals may include taxes, cleaning charges and unusually strong seasons. Investors differ on whether short-term rental activity is allowed and whether they accept historical statements, a specialist revenue estimate or long-term market rent.

Check the property's permitted use

Local rules, association documents, insurance coverage, operating history and the property's intended use can affect both the business plan and loan review. Ask for the investor's current written method before putting a short-term-rental forecast into a DSCR worksheet.

Frequently asked question

Do all DSCR lenders use Airbnb revenue?

No. Eligibility and the accepted rental-income method vary by lender and program.

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