Rental property financing
DSCR Investor Loans in Tennessee
Last updated October 14, 2026
ABS Home Mortgage offers DSCR loans for rental property investors in Tennessee. A DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loan qualifies the property on its rental income rather than your personal tax returns, so it suits self-employed investors, investors with many properties, and borrowers whose tax returns understate their income. Programs, eligibility and terms vary by property and borrower, subject to underwriting.
Toll Free: 1-866-666-2378 (866-666-BEST)
Program availability and eligibility as of October 10, 2026; subject to change and underwriting.
DSCR loans are business-purpose loans for investment property. We do not offer owner-occupied home loans in Tennessee.
Financing for rental property investors
Qualified on rental income
We compare the property's rent to its monthly housing costs, subject to underwriting.
Limited income documentation
Borrower income documentation is generally limited. We confirm the documents your program requires.
Entity borrowing may be available
Buying through an LLC may be an option. We review your entity documents and confirm eligibility.
For rental property investors
We work with self-employed and portfolio investors, including borrowers whose tax returns understate their income.
Who it fits
- Self-employed investors
- Portfolio investors
- Investors buying through an LLC: entity borrowing may be available, confirm with us
- Investors who want to scale without personal-income limits, subject to program rules
We review the property and borrower together. Eligibility is subject to underwriting.
How a DSCR loan works
We compare the property's rent to its monthly housing costs: principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA dues. Borrower income documentation is generally limited.
Down payment, rate and DSCR requirements vary by program and are provided on a call.
Property types
- Single-family rentals
- Two-to-four unit properties
- Condos and townhomes
Property types are subject to program rules. Short-term rental eligibility depends on the program and documentation; ask us.
Our purchase closing timeline
Our average purchase close is 21 calendar days; timelines vary by file and no timeline is guaranteed.
As of October 10, 2026; subject to change. Documentation, appraisal and underwriting can affect the timeline.
Documents we typically ask for
- Lease or market rent analysis
- Property insurance quote
- Entity documents if buying in an LLC
- ID
- Bank statements for reserves
- Purchase contract
We confirm the documents required by your program. Additional documentation may be needed.
Where investors buy in Tennessee
Nashville
A metro of about 2.1 million that has grown about 1.4% a year since 2020, with large healthcare employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and HCA Healthcare.
Memphis
A logistics hub anchored by FedEx. Investors should look closely at the neighborhood-level rental data.
Rental property investing in Tennessee
Tennessee's effective property tax rate is about 0.52% of home value (Tax Foundation, 2024 data).
Landlord-tenant basics: Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies in counties with more than 75,000 residents (Tenn. Code 66-28-102). Where it applies, a landlord generally gives 14 days' written notice for nonpayment (66-28-505). Rules can differ elsewhere, so confirm the county. State law prohibits local rent control (66-35-102).
Nashville requires a short-term rental permit. A non-owner-occupied permit is personal to the permit holder and ends if ownership changes, for example if you move the property into an LLC. Plan the vesting before you apply.
For legal or tax questions, confirm with your attorney or tax advisor.
Sources
- HUD: Nashville housing market analysis
- HUD: Memphis housing market profile
- Tax Foundation: Tennessee
- Tenn. Code 66-28-102
- Tenn. Code 66-28-505
- Tenn. Code 66-35-102
- Nashville short-term rental requirements
Local information as of October 14, 2026; subject to change.
Tennessee DSCR loan FAQs
Let's review your Tennessee rental property
We can review your rental income, property costs and documents and explain which financing options may fit.
Toll Free: 1-866-666-2378 (866-666-BEST)
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DSCR by State
ABS Home Mortgage is licensed in Illinois, Florida, Georgia and Texas.
DSCR loans are business-purpose loans for investment property. We do not offer owner-occupied home loans in Tennessee.
ABS Home Mortgage, Inc. — NMLS ID: 209985. Bhupesh Saggar, Mortgage Loan Originator — NMLS ID: 221364. Equal Housing Lender.
This is not a commitment to lend. Rates, terms, and programs subject to change without notice. All loans subject to credit approval.
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