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DSCR vs Hard Money Loans

Hard money is built for speed and short holds. DSCR is built for keeping a rental long-term.

Hard money

  • Short terms, often one to three years
  • Fast closing, based mostly on the property

DSCR

  • Long-term fixed or adjustable financing
  • Lower payments than hard money
  • Requires a rentable property

Often used together

Many investors buy and rehab with hard money, then refinance into a DSCR loan. See bridge to DSCR.

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