DSCR loan snapshot for Kansas
| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Minimum down payment | 20%–25% |
| Minimum credit score | 660–700 |
| Typical KS home value | $203,400 |
| 3.5% down on typical home | $7,119 |
| 20% down on typical home | $40,680 |
| Avg. effective property tax | 1.30%/yr (~$220/mo) |
| Income for typical home (31% rule) | $66,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Which Kansas programs pair with DSCR loans?
- First Time Homebuyer Program: Deferred down payment assistance for lower-income first-time buyers, often paired with homebuyer education.
- Local DPA: Wichita, Kansas City (KS) and other cities run their own assistance programs.
Details and current limits: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC).
How is DSCR calculated?
Lenders divide the property's market rent (from an appraiser's rent schedule or an existing lease) by the full monthly payment: principal, interest, taxes, insurance and any HOA dues. Example: $2,400 rent ÷ $2,000 payment = 1.20 DSCR.
Typical DSCR loan requirements
- Down payment: 20%–25% (sometimes 15% for strong files).
- Credit: 660–700 minimum.
- Reserves: commonly 3–12 months of payments.
- Property types: 1–4 unit homes, condos and townhomes; some lenders allow short-term rentals.
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