Can a Foreign National get a DSCR loan in Delaware?
Yes. Total Quality Lending offers Foreign National DSCR loans throughout Delaware for investment properties. The borrower does not need to be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident — qualification is based on the property's rental cash flow, not personal U.S. income or tax returns. Owner-occupied and second-home occupancy are not eligible.
What credit score do I need for a Foreign National DSCR loan in Delaware?
Foreign National DSCR loans in Delaware are available with a minimum 680 U.S. credit score, or with No Credit Score for borrowers without an established U.S. credit history. LTV caps are the same in either case.
What is the maximum LTV on a Foreign National DSCR loan in Delaware?
In Delaware, the maximum LTV on a Foreign National DSCR loan is 75% for a purchase (DSCR ≥ 1.00, up to $1.0M loan size). The $1.5M tier caps at 70% purchase / 60% refinance, and DSCR < 1.00 transactions cap at 65% purchase / 60% refinance.
How much can I borrow on a Foreign National DSCR loan in Delaware?
Loan amounts on the Foreign National DSCR program in Delaware range from $150K to $1.5M. The $1.5M tier carries lower max LTVs than the $1.0M tier.
Can I use short-term rental (Airbnb) income to qualify on a Foreign National DSCR loan in Delaware?
Yes. Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, FlipKey) are eligible in Delaware on this program, capped at 70% LTV for purchase and 65% LTV for refinance (condo-hotel projects are excluded from STR pricing). DSCR is computed as gross rents × 0.80 / PITIA based on a 12-month rental average.
What documentation do Foreign Nationals need to provide?
Each borrower must provide a valid, unexpired passport and either a valid U.S. visa, an I-797 with valid extension dates plus I-94, or — for borrowers from countries in the U.S. State Department's Visa Waiver Program — a current copy of the participating-countries list. Canadian citizens do not require a nonimmigrant visa. Asset documentation is at least 30 days; all documents (credit, assets, title) cannot exceed 120 days at the Note date.
Are there reserve requirements on a Foreign National DSCR loan in Delaware?
Yes. Foreign National DSCR loans require 6 months of PITIA in reserves. Cash-out proceeds may be used to satisfy this requirement.