Why investors finance California rentals with Mortava
DSCR loans let California investors scale without the income docs a bank requires. Because qualification is based on the property's rent rather than your personal income, there are no tax returns, no W-2s, and no DTI calculation — ideal for self-employed buyers, full-time investors, and anyone growing a portfolio across Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside.
California deals are won on structure: at Los Angeles and San Diego price points, interest-only options and 40-year terms are often what makes the payment-to-rent math work. Investors here typically trade current yield for long-run equity.
Top metros we lend in
Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside
Max leverage
Up to 85% LTV purchase · 80% cash-out CLTV
Terms
30 & 40-year fixed and interest-only
Minimum FICO
620 (better leverage at 660+ / 740+)
Guidelines reviewed July 2026 by the Mortava lending team.