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DSCR Loans Explained — How They Work & How Real Estate Investors Qualify
What is a DSCR Loan? A DSCR loan, short for Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan, is a type of mortgage designed specifically for real estate investors. Unlike traditional home loans that rely on tax returns, pay stubs, or W-2 income, a DSCR loan focuses on the property’s income potential — not the borrower’s personal income. In other words, the property’s ability to generate rent is what determines whether the borrower qualifies. How DSCR Loans Work The foundation of a DSCR loa
Proper Lending Group
Nov 12, 20253 min read


The Fed Just Cut Rates — Why Now is the Time to Refinance
The Federal Reserve’s October 29, 2025 rate cut sent a clear message: borrowing costs are easing, but the window may be short. The Fed lowered the federal funds rate by 0.25%, to a range of 3.75%–4.00%, marking its second rate cut of the year. Mortgage lenders and investors immediately responded as Treasury yields fell — pushing mortgage rates today to their lowest levels in nearly 12 months. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that another rate cut in December is “far
Proper Lending Group
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Is This the Start of Lower Mortgage Rates?
The 10-Year Treasury Just Hit a 12-Month Low — Here’s What That Means for You. The 10-Year Treasury yield has reached its lowest level in 12 months — a key signal that mortgages and Home Loan rates could soon follow. Over the past year, both buyers, first time home buyers, refinancers and realtors have been watching mortgage rates closely, waiting for signs that relief might finally be on the horizon. This week, we got one. The 10-Year Treasury yield, one of the biggest indic
Proper Lending Group
Oct 29, 20253 min read


How the Fed’s Rate Cut Impacts Your Home Loan
The Headlines Say “Rate Cut.” But What Does It Really Mean for You? The Federal Reserve recently announced a 0.25% rate cut , marking a notable shift after months of holding rates steady. For many homeowners and home buyers, the natural question is: “Does this mean mortgage rates are finally coming down?” The answer is: not immediately—but it’s a good sign. Here ’s what’s actually happening, how it affects the housing market, and what it could mean for your walle t. What the
Proper Lending Group
Oct 22, 20253 min read
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