DSCR Loans in Oregon
Oregon's typical home costs about $496K and rents for about $1,780. Salem duplexes are the state's most workable DSCR play, but the statewide rent cap, 9.5% for 2026, limits how fast rent can close any gap.
Oregon DSCR Loan Market
Oregon was the first state with statewide rent control, and that shapes every DSCR file here. SB 608 caps annual increases at 7% plus CPI, which works out to a 9.5% maximum for 2026, and adds just-cause requirements after the first year of tenancy. The typical home runs about $496K with rent near $1,780, so a median rental at 20% down lands far below 1.0, and the cap limits how fast rent can close the gap.
The carrying costs help. The effective property tax rate is about 0.81%, and Oregon's assessment limits mean a purchase generally does not reset the taxable value to the price you paid, unlike California. Insurance averages about $142 a month.
Where it works: Salem and the mid-Willamette Valley, where duplexes trade below Portland prices with steady state-government demand. The sample deal below is a Salem duplex. Eugene adds University of Oregon demand. Portland requires short-term rental permits and has the thinnest ratios in the state.
Top Investor Cities
- Portland
- Salem
- Eugene
Monthly tax on $496,000 property: $335/mo
8 DSCR Loan Programs for Oregon Investors
Standard DSCR
The most popular option. 20% down, 660+ credit.
No-Ratio DSCR
No minimum DSCR required. 30% down.
Interest-Only DSCR
Lower monthly payments for better cash flow.
STR DSCR
Use projected Airbnb/VRBO income to qualify.
Foreign National DSCR
No SSN or US credit history required.
Bank Statement DSCR
Hybrid qualification for self-employed investors.
Portfolio DSCR
Finance multiple properties under one loan.
Bridge-to-DSCR
Purchase, rehab, then refinance into DSCR.
DSCR Loan Requirements in Oregon
Licensing & Regulatory
Loans in Oregon are originated by a licensed DSCR broker matched to your state. The matched broker holds the required state license; DSCRBroker.com is not the originator.
All lending decisions and terms are determined solely by the matched broker and their wholesale lending partners.
Common Property Types
- Single-Family Rentals
- Small Multifamily (2-4 Units)
- Condos/Townhomes
Down Payment & LTV
- Standard DSCR: 20% minimum down (80% LTV)
- No-Ratio DSCR: 30% minimum down (70% LTV)
- 30%+ down unlocks No-Ratio DSCR programs and broader lender access
Appraisal & Rent Schedule
- Form 1007 rent schedule required with appraisal
- Appraisal estimates market rent for DSCR calculation
- STR properties: AirDNA projected income accepted
Sample DSCR Deal in Salem, Oregon
Duplex
Purchase in Salem, Oregon
Monthly Breakdown
This borrower closed in 25 days with no income verification, no tax returns, and no employment check.
Results may vary. This is a representative example, not a guarantee of future performance.
This deal example is for illustrative purposes only and is based on representative scenarios across our broker network. Actual loan terms, approval, and closing depend on your full credit profile, property details, appraisal, and the matched lender's specific guidelines. This is not a loan offer or commitment to lend.
DSCR Loan Questions for Oregon Investors
SB 608 caps annual rent increases at 7% plus CPI, recalculated each year, and the 2026 maximum is 9.5%. Buildings less than 15 years old are exempt, and after the first year of tenancy most no-cause terminations are limited. Portland adds its own relocation assistance rules for some no-cause and large-increase situations. The cap rarely binds in a normal year, but it rules out resetting a below-market lease to market rent all at once, so underwrite the rents in place.
Generally not, and that is a quiet advantage. Under Oregon's Measure 50 system, taxable value is based on a maximum assessed value that grows about 3% a year and does not reset when the property sells, so you usually inherit the seller's taxable value. The effective rate runs about 0.81% statewide. New construction and major improvements are the exceptions, since they add value to the roll. Your specialist should use the current bill for the address.
Only within the city's permit system, which generally ties short-term rental use to the host's primary residence in residential zones and requires registration, inspection, and taxes. That rules out the buy-an-Airbnb model in most Portland neighborhoods. The Oregon coast and mountain towns like Bend have their own permit caps and rules, several of them tight. Confirm the permit path for the exact address before you ask a lender to count nightly income.
Because Salem sits in the sweet spot. Prices run well below Portland, state government keeps tenant demand steady, and a duplex puts two rents against one payment, which gets the ratio over 1.0 at 25% down. The rent cap still applies, so the deal works on current rents rather than projected increases. Check the building's age for rent cap exemption, and budget for rainy-season maintenance on older roofs and gutters.
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Match Me With a SpecialistLoans in Oregon are originated by a licensed DSCR broker matched to your state. The matched broker holds the required state license; DSCRBroker.com is not the originator. The matched broker is not affiliated with DSCRBroker.com except as a participating broker in our matching network. All lending decisions and terms are determined solely by the matched broker and their wholesale lending partners.