Timber Lending — DSCR Loans for Rental Property Investors in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC · DSCR Loans for Rental Investors Nationwide

DSCR loans for rental property investors.

Bank said no? We qualify you on the property's rental income — no tax returns, no W-2, no personal DTI math. We also fund bridge, hard money, fix & flip, and ground-up construction for investors and developers who need it.

⏱ Takes 2 minutes Free, no obligation We respond within 1 business day

17+ Yrs Combined Team Experience
$400M+ Capital Funded
21‑Day Average Close

Why Timber

Built for deals traditional banks decline.

DSCR

Qualify on the Property's Cash Flow

No tax returns, no W-2, no personal DTI calculation. If the rental income covers the payment, you qualify — even on your first deal.

Access

90+ Wholesale Lenders

One application, dozens of lenders competing for your deal — so you get the sharpest rate and terms available, not just the first offer.

Speed

Closings in as Little as 10 Days

Investors don't wait on banks. Our process is built to move at the speed of a competitive offer.

Developers

We Also Fund Ground-Up Builders

Land acquisition, horizontal development, and vertical construction — draw schedules built around your build timeline, not a generic amortization table.

Approved on the deal, not your paycheck.

High DTI. Self-employed income that doesn't fit a W-2. Multiple financed properties. An LLC on title. A rental that cash-flows but doesn't fit a bank's debt-to-income math. These are exactly the scenarios DSCR and our other investor programs are built to solve — because they're the norm for real estate investors, not the exception.

Areas Served

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC
Funding investment property deals nationwide.

Loan Programs

12 loan programs, starting with DSCR.

DSCR is our most popular program for buy-and-hold rental investors. Not sure it fits your deal? See how the other 11 compare, or just call us and we'll figure it out together.

Process

Application to closing table.

  1. Stage 01

    Free Deal Review

    Send us the numbers. We'll tell you within a day what it'll take to fund it.

  2. Stage 02

    Application & Documents

    Submit your application and supporting docs through a single secure portal.

  3. Stage 03

    Lender Match & Term Sheet

    We shop your deal across our lender network and bring back real terms.

  4. Stage 04

    Underwriting & Close

    Clear to close in as little as 10 business days from application.

Recent Closings

A sample of deals we've funded — for investors and developers.

Wake County, NC

4-Unit SFR Portfolio

DSCR Refinance

Durham, NC

Single-Family Flip

Hard Money

Cary, NC

Mixed-Use Retail

Bridge-to-Commercial

Chapel Hill, NC

New Construction Duplex

Construction Loan

Apex, NC

12-Unit Multifamily

Commercial Cash-Out

Wake Forest, NC

Self-Employed Investor

Bank Statement Purchase

Representative closings. Individual results vary by borrower and property.

Team

Who's behind the closing table.

Joshua Schlitt

Founder

Your point of contact from application to closing table.

Marcus Bell

Director of Loan Operations

Keeps every file moving from application to closing table.

Elena Cho

Senior Loan Processor

Coordinates underwriting and docs so your deal closes on time.

FAQ

Questions real estate investors ask us.

What types of properties do you lend on?

Non-owner-occupied investment property only — single-family rentals, small multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial. We do not offer owner-occupied residential mortgages.

Do I need to provide tax returns or W-2s?

Usually not. Most of our programs qualify the deal using rental cash flow (DSCR), bank statements, or the asset itself — not your personal income documentation.

What is a DSCR loan?

A DSCR loan qualifies you based on the property's rental income relative to its debt payments, rather than your personal income. If the property cash-flows, you qualify.

Can I get a DSCR loan on my first rental property?

Yes. DSCR loans qualify the property, not your landlord history, so first-time investors qualify on the same terms as someone with an existing portfolio.

What DSCR ratio do I need to qualify?

Most programs look for a 1.0–1.25 DSCR, meaning the rent covers or exceeds the monthly payment. A ratio below 1.0 doesn't automatically disqualify you — our no-ratio and distressed-asset programs exist specifically for that scenario.

How fast can you close?

As fast as 10 business days on straightforward deals, with an average close of 21 days across all programs.

Do you lend outside North Carolina?

Yes. We're headquartered in Raleigh but fund investment property deals nationwide.

Can I close in an LLC or other entity?

Yes — most of our investors vest title in an LLC, corporation, or trust. Entity vesting is standard for business-purpose lending.

Do you fund developers and ground-up construction?

Yes. Beyond buy-and-hold investor programs, we fund land acquisition, horizontal development, and vertical ground-up construction for builders and developers, with draw schedules built around your build timeline.

What credit score do I need?

It varies by program. DSCR and bank-statement loans typically start in the 660s; hard money and bridge loans weigh the deal and exit strategy more heavily than credit alone.

Are these loans regulated like a traditional mortgage?

No. These are business-purpose loans for investment property, not consumer mortgages, so they fall outside typical NMLS licensing requirements that apply to owner-occupied home loans.

Contact

Tell us about the deal.

Send the basics and we'll come back with what it'll take to fund it — usually within one business day.

Office
Raleigh, NC · Lending Nationwide
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM ET

Application

Ready when you are.

A few quick questions about the deal — no SSN, no documents, no commitment yet. Just enough for us to tell you what it'll take to fund it.

  • ⏱ Takes 2 minutes
  • 🔒 Free, no obligation
  • 📞 We respond within 1 business day