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DSCR rental loans in Kentucky — qualify on the rent.

Mortava DSCR loans in Kentucky: 620+ FICO, up to 85% LTV, min DSCR 0.50, 30/40-yr fixed — statewide.

Kentucky is affordable buy-and-hold inventory with strong Louisville and Lexington rental demand. Mortava funds investment properties statewide — up to 85% LTV, 30 & 40-year fixed, no tax returns — so you can buy and refinance in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green and beyond on the deal's cash flow.

No tax returns, W-2s, or DTI — qualify on the rent
Up to 85% LTV · 30 & 40-yr fixed & interest-only
Close in an LLC · soft inquiry only
Get a live Kentucky term sheet
Soft inquiry only — won't affect your credit.
Business-purpose financing for investors. Indicative terms only — not a commitment to lend.

Why investors finance Kentucky rentals with Mortava

DSCR loans let Kentucky 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 Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green.

Louisville and Lexington anchor a buy-and-hold market where acquisition prices leave room in the debt-service ratio from day one. Kentucky rewards the investor optimizing rent-to-price, not appreciation bets.

Top metros we lend in
Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green
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+)

BRRRR in Kentucky

Markets like Louisville and Lexington are natural BRRRR territory: buy below market, renovate, rent, then refinance into a long-term DSCR loan at the new value. The DSCR cash-out refi (up to 80% CLTV) is the "refinance" step — our BRRRR method guide walks through the full cycle.

Guidelines reviewed July 2026 by the Mortava lending team.

Kentucky DSCR loan FAQ

Can I get a DSCR loan in Kentucky?
Yes. Mortava lends on investment properties across Kentucky, including Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green. DSCR loans qualify on the property's rent — not your tax returns — so out-of-state and self-employed investors can buy in Kentucky without W-2s or DTI.
What credit score do I need for a Kentucky DSCR loan?
Most Kentucky DSCR programs start at a 620 FICO. Stronger credit unlocks higher leverage (up to 85% LTV) and better pricing, since loans are priced by FICO band.
Can I close a Kentucky DSCR loan in an LLC?
Yes. These are business-purpose loans, so you can vest title in an LLC or corporation — common for asset protection and portfolio growth in Kentucky.
Do you lend on rentals in Louisville and Lexington?
Yes — Mortava lends across Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green and every other Kentucky market. DSCR loans are sized on each property's rent, so a Louisville duplex and a small-town single-family are underwritten the same way.
Can an out-of-state investor buy a Kentucky rental with a DSCR loan?
Yes. Qualification is based on the property's rent in markets like Louisville — not your personal income or where you live — so out-of-state investors close Kentucky DSCR loans routinely.
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