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DSCR loans in South Carolina

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DSCR loans in South Carolina qualify investors on a property's rental income instead of personal income, typically with 20%–25% down and a 660+ credit score.

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DSCR loan snapshot for South Carolina

ItemEstimate
Minimum down payment20%–25%
Minimum credit score660–700
Typical SC home value$236,700
3.5% down on typical home$8,285
20% down on typical home$47,340
Avg. effective property tax0.51%/yr (~$100/mo)
Income for typical home (31% rule)$71,000

Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.

Which South Carolina programs pair with DSCR loans?

  • Homebuyer Program: A fixed-rate first mortgage with down payment assistance for eligible buyers.
  • Palmetto Heroes: Lower-rate loans and assistance for teachers, first responders, nurses and veterans.

Details and current limits: SC Housing.

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.

DSCR loans in South Carolina cities

CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleSummervilleGoose CreekSumterFlorenceGreerSpartanburgHilton Head IslandMyrtle BeachAikenBlufftonAndersonFort MillCarolina ForestConwayMauldinSimpsonvilleNorth AugustaSocasteeLexingtonEasleyTaylorsGreenwoodHanahanSt. AndrewsWade HamptonNorth Myrtle BeachFive ForksClemsonWest ColumbiaBereaRed HillLadsonSeven OaksDentsvilleLake WylieGanttPort RoyalMoncks CornerCayceBeaufortTega CayOrangeburgGaffneyBoiling SpringsParkerOak GroveIrmoJames IslandPowdersvilleFountain InnRed BankGarden CityNewberryForest AcresLittle RiverMurrells Inlet

Frequently asked questions

Yes. DSCR loans are available statewide in South Carolina through approved lenders, subject to county loan limits where they apply.

Often yes. SC Housing and local programs frequently pair assistance with FHA, conventional, VA or USDA first mortgages. Eligibility depends on income, price and program rules.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.