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DSCR Loan Reserves: How Much Cash Do Lenders Want to See?

DSCR Loan Reserves: How Much Cash Do Lenders Want to See?

CapitalVanta
Published on: 23/03/2026

Most DSCR lenders require between 3 and 12 months of PITIA payments held in liquid reserves at closing. The most common baseline is 6 months, but the exact number depends on your credit profile, the property’s DSCR ratio, and the lender’s risk appetite.