Washington, District of Columbia

Foreign National Loans in Washington, District of Columbia

Passport ID, no SSN, no US credit. Up to 75% LTV (80% select cases). Close on your Washington rental remotely from abroad through a US LLC.
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Can I get an investment property loan in Washington, District of Columbia?

Yes — Simply Approved Mortgages arranges business-purpose financing on non-owner-occupied investment property in Washington, District of Columbia, qualified on the property's rental cash flow rather than personal tax returns. Every figure on this page is an estimate and remains subject to a complete application, credit and property review, appraisal where required, and full underwriting.

TL;DR — Foreign National in Washington
  • • Passport-only ID — no SSN, no ITIN required
  • • No US credit or US tax returns needed
  • • Up to 75% LTV on purchase and rate/term; 70% on cash-out
  • • DSCR-qualified using Washington rents vs. PITIA
  • • US LLC vesting (Delaware, Wyoming, or District of Columbia)
  • • Remote closing via consulate / embassy / apostille
  • • 6–12 months PITIA reserves in US/FATF-compliant bank
  • • 21–30 business day typical close
Population
672K
Median home value
$724,600
Median 2BR rent
$1,949/mo
Median 3BR rent
$2,249/mo

Population, median home value, and rent by bedroom live from U.S. Census ACS ACS 5-Year 2023 (B25031).

Market snapshot

DC is an appreciation-first market. Underwrite to 1.0–1.10x DSCR; equity growth and stability drive returns.

County: District of Columbia · Centroid ZIP: 20001

Comparing options? See our foreign national program or the District of Columbia foreign national guide for state-level rules.

Strengths

  • • Federal-employment anchored demand
  • • Deep long-term tenant base

Watch-outs

  • • TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) affects sales
  • • Strong tenant protections

What to have ready

  • • Passport photo page + visa if applicable
  • • Two international credit references or foreign bureau report
  • • 60-day reserves in US/FATF-compliant bank
  • • Source-of-funds trail for down payment
  • • US LLC docs (or we help you form one)

How Washington typically prices

  • • Purchase and rate/term LTV up to 75%; cash-out up to 70%
  • • Best pricing at DSCR 1.20+ with 30% down
  • • Cash-out refi typically capped at 65–70% LTV
  • • STR income allowed with 12-mo history where permitted
  • • 21–30 business days once entity + reserves are in

Free Washington Investor Guide (PDF)

Fundamentals, Section 8 FMR, Airbnb income model, and DSCR takeaways.

State: District of Columbia · City: Washington. By submitting you agree we may contact you about business-purpose financing.

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A licensed loan officer replies with an initial scenario review once we have your credit authorization and supporting documents — usually same day. Formal pricing and terms follow underwriting.

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Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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    Compare rental strategies

    SFR vs Section 8 vs Airbnb — Washington, District of Columbia

    Section 8 · HUD Fair Market Rent
    Est. monthly income
    —
    HUD 2BR FMR (voucher payment standard)
    Annual gross rent
    —
    Gross yield vs median home value
    —
    Visual comparison
    SFR S8 Airbnb
    Monthly income
    SFR$2,889
    Section 8—
    Airbnb$4,151
    Gross yield
    SFR4.8%
    Section 8—
    Airbnb6.9%
    Side-by-side key numbers
    MetricSFRSection 8Airbnb
    Est. monthly income$2,889—$4,151
    Annual gross$34,668—$49,812
    Annual net (after opex)$29,468—$34,868
    Gross yield vs home value4.8%—6.9%
    Income stability12-mo lease24-mo HAPNightly / seasonal
    Vacancy exposure5–8%Low~39%
    Regulation riskLandlord-tenant lawPHA inspectionsLocal STR ordinances
    DSCR underwritingMarket rent (appraisal 1007)HAP contract rent12-mo revenue history

    Section 8 figures are live HUD FMR for the ZIP centroid. SFR is modeled from the local 2BR benchmark (~+7% above FMR). Airbnb figures are illustrative — verify with AirDNA/Rabbu before underwriting.

    Underwriting note: We can DSCR-qualify to Section 8 HAP rent, long-term market rent, or 12-month STR revenue history.
    Price this scenario
    Free with your application

    Get your Foreign National Eligibility Summary

    Send us the property and your country of residence — we return a full foreign national eligibility PDF: LTV tier, documentation checklist, rate range, and estimated closing costs.

    • LTV eligibility (up to 75%, 80% select cases)
    • Country-specific documentation checklist
    • Rate range and closing cost estimate
    • LLC vesting & reserve requirements
    Get Your Personalized Rate QuoteTakes ~3 minutes • PDF delivered on the thank-you page and emailed

    Illustration only, generated from the information you enter. Not a loan estimate, pre-qualification, commitment to lend, or approval. Formal pricing, LTV, and terms are issued only after credit review, income/asset documentation, and full underwriting.

    Program terms

    Foreign national terms in Washington

    Down payment & LTV

    25–35% down (65–75% LTV standard). 80% LTV available in select cases with strong reserves, credit references, and DSCR.

    Reserves

    6–12 months of PITIA in a US-based or FATF-compliant bank, seasoned 60 days prior to close.

    Vesting

    US LLC required in District of Columbia for foreign national investors. Delaware or Wyoming LLC accepted; we can refer formation partners.

    Credit

    No US credit needed. Two international credit references or a foreign bureau report (Equifax Canada, Experian UK, etc.).

    Rate structure

    30-year fixed and 5/6, 7/6 ARM options. Step-down or 3-year prepay standard with buy-down available.

    Closing

    Remote close via US consulate, embassy notary, or apostille. No US travel required to fund a Washington purchase.

    Loan guidelines
    Foreign National · Washington, District of Columbia program at a glance
    Loan amount
    $150k – $3M
    Sized to appraised value, program caps, and market comps.
    Max LTV
    Up to 75% (80% select) / 65–70% cash-out
    Best pricing sits ~5% below the LTV cap; reserves and credit references drive the tier.
    Min DSCR
    1.00 (best at 1.20+)
    In Washington, current 2BR rent near $2,700 typically supports 1.10–1.30 DSCR.
    Reserves
    6–12 months PITIA
    Held in a US-based or FATF-compliant bank, seasoned 60 days prior to close.
    Credit
    No US credit required
    Two international references or foreign bureau report (Equifax Canada, Experian UK, etc.).
    Terms
    30-yr fixed, 5/6 & 7/6 ARM, I/O options
    Fixed or hybrid ARM picked to match hold period.
    Vesting
    US LLC (Delaware / Wyoming / in-state)
    Business-purpose foreign national loans close in a US entity with member/manager guarantee.
    Typical close
    21–30 business days
    Entity formation + apostille flow add a few days over domestic DSCR files.
    Ranges are typical program guidelines — not a commitment to lend. Final terms are established in an initial scenario review (formal pricing after underwriting) after underwriting review.
    Why investors buy here

    Investment fundamentals — Washington, District of Columbia

    Jobs & economy

    Washington sits inside a service-area investor market where foreign national files should be underwritten to verified rent, taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and local rental rules.

    Rental demand drivers
    • Federal-employment anchored demand
    • Deep long-term tenant base
    Transit & connectivity

    Review neighborhood access to employment centers, transit routes, and major roads before assuming long-term tenant demand in Washington.

    Livability & lifestyle

    Washington deals should be checked at the neighborhood level for vacancy, insurance, taxes, HOA restrictions, STR rules, and landlord/tenant timelines.

    Data transparency

    Sources & methodology — Washington, District of Columbia

    Each figure shows its own source date

    Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard context and ZIP-level small-area FMR lookups.

    Update cadence:
    Annually, on the federal fiscal year (plus mid-year revisions)
    Freshness shown:
    Live badge driven by HUD's published dataset edit date — turns stale rather than silently ageing
    If unavailable:
    Falls back to HUD's public ArcGIS dataset (still HUD data). If both fail the panel renders an explicit unavailable state; no substituted numbers.

    Area median income and income-limit context for voucher and affordability pages.

    Update cadence:
    Annually
    Freshness shown:
    Shows the HUD income-limit year on the panel
    If unavailable:
    Explicit unavailable state; no estimated income limits are generated.

    Qualified Census Tract and Difficult Development Area context for investor targeting.

    Update cadence:
    Annual designations; the subsidized-household snapshot is a dated vintage
    Freshness shown:
    The dataset vintage is labelled on the panel rather than implied to be current
    If unavailable:
    Explicit unavailable state.

    Macro rate context only: 10-year Treasury and the published 30-year fixed benchmark. Never used as an investor loan quote.

    Update cadence:
    Daily / weekly depending on series
    Freshness shown:
    Each reading shows its observation date; the market-update module flags readings older than 45 days as delayed
    If unavailable:
    Market-update module renders 'Market data feed temporarily unavailable' — the freshness badge never advances when the source did not refresh.

    State and metro employment / unemployment context on investor market pages.

    Update cadence:
    Monthly
    Freshness shown:
    Reading period shown alongside the figure
    If unavailable:
    Runs key-less at lower rate limits; on failure the metric is omitted rather than estimated.

    Population, household, renter-share, median value and median gross rent context by state and place.

    Update cadence:
    Annual 5-year estimates
    Freshness shown:
    ACS vintage year displayed with the figures
    If unavailable:
    Optional key; runs key-less at lower rate limits. Individual metrics are omitted on failure — never back-filled.

    Automated property value and long-term rent estimates for address lookups.

    Update cadence:
    Continuous
    Freshness shown:
    Each estimate carries its retrieval timestamp and an AVM disclaimer
    If unavailable:
    If the key is absent the lookup returns an explicit 'not configured' message; no placeholder valuation is shown.
    Short-term rental revenue model (in-house)

    Illustrative STR gross revenue bands where a licensed STR data feed is not returning data.

    Update cadence:
    N/A — derived from the underlying rent benchmark
    Freshness shown:
    Labelled as a model estimate, not observed STR performance
    If unavailable:
    Always labelled 'illustrative model estimate' with a prompt to verify against a dedicated STR data provider before underwriting.
    Investor pricing engine

    Live business-purpose DSCR pricing responses (rate, points or credit, estimated payment, lock period).

    Update cadence:
    Intraday
    Freshness shown:
    Every quote carries the timestamp it was returned; the badge downgrades once the quote is no longer current
    If unavailable:
    Serves the last snapshot only while it is still inside the usable age window; otherwise renders an explicit unavailable state. No sample or illustrative rate is ever displayed as live pricing.
    Investment-property equity pricing dataset

    First and second lien non-owner-occupied equity pricing grid.

    Update cadence:
    Per wholesale pricing release
    Freshness shown:
    The active version's effective date is rendered dynamically on every pricing card
    If unavailable:
    If no active version exists the tool refuses to price rather than guessing.

    Repeat-sale home price appreciation by state (1-quarter, 1-year and 5-year change) on state investor pages.

    Update cadence:
    Quarterly, with revisions
    Freshness shown:
    Each reading shows the quarter it covers; readings older than ~200 days are labelled a delayed refresh
    If unavailable:
    Panel renders an explicit unavailable state — no interpolated or estimated appreciation figure is shown.

    New private housing units authorized by state: trailing-12-month volume and the year-over-year change.

    Update cadence:
    Monthly
    Freshness shown:
    Trailing window is labelled with its final month; stale readings are flagged rather than aged silently
    If unavailable:
    Metric is omitted and the panel says so; permit counts are never estimated.
    We never display a placeholder, sample or cached-but-expired figure as if it were current. When a source is unavailable the affected panel says so. All figures are provided for informational purposes only, are not an offer or commitment to lend, and are subject to change without notice. Rental income projections are estimates and do not guarantee performance.
    Landlord law & eviction process

    District of Columbia — landlord/tenant snapshot

    Tenant-friendly
    Pay-or-quit notice (nonpayment)
    30 days (and tenant may cure by paying at any point)
    Typical eviction timeline
    3–6 months
    Month-to-month termination
    30 days — just-cause required (Rental Housing Act)
    Security deposit cap
    1 month's rent
    Rent control
    Statewide caps (RHA of 1985 — buildings built pre-1976 with 5+ units)

    TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) gives tenants first-right on sales. Just-cause eviction is universal.

    General summary — not legal advice. Verify with local counsel.
    Documents

    What to gather before you apply for a Washington foreign national loan

    • • Valid, unexpired passport (photo page)
    • • Visa or proof of legal status (where applicable)
    • • Two international credit references OR foreign credit report
    • • 60-day reserves statements from US/FATF-compliant bank
    • • Source-of-funds documentation for down payment
    • • US LLC operating agreement (or we help you form one)
    • • Signed purchase contract (or payoff statement for refi)
    • • Executed lease (if tenant-occupied) or market rent projection
    Monthly market update

    Foreign National · Washington, District of Columbia rate & market update

    Compiled from Freddie Mac PMMS, U.S. Treasury, and BLS releases. Figures are published with the period they cover and the date they were retrieved.

    Free with your application

    Get your Foreign National Eligibility Summary for your Washington, District of Columbia property.

    Send us the property and your country of residence — we return a full foreign national eligibility PDF: LTV tier, documentation checklist, rate range, and estimated closing costs.

    • LTV eligibility (up to 75%, 80% select cases)
    • Country-specific documentation checklist
    • Rate range and closing cost estimate
    • LLC vesting & reserve requirements
    Get Your Personalized Rate QuoteTakes ~3 minutes • PDF delivered on the thank-you page and emailed

    Illustration only, generated from the information you enter. Not a loan estimate, pre-qualification, commitment to lend, or approval. Formal pricing, LTV, and terms are issued only after credit review, income/asset documentation, and full underwriting.

    Free investor tools

    Washington foreign national fit tools

    Estimate DSCR on a Washington rental, size the largest loan the property qualifies for, and package a scenario a licensed LO can price today.

    Load an illustrative example

    Pick a deal shape to load illustrative starting numbers, then edit every field to your own deal. These examples are not program terms, published pricing, leverage limits, or ratio requirements, and no figure is represented as typical or available.

    Current: Long-term SFR rental

    DSCR Ratio Calculator

    Estimate the ratio using the standard formula: DSCR = Gross Monthly Rent ÷ PITIA. DSCR underwriting generally focuses on the property's cash flow rather than a conventional personal debt-to-income calculation; documentation requirements vary by lender, program, borrower and scenario.

    Section 8 rent check — HUD Fair Market Rent

    Pull the current HUD FMR by ZIP or county and compare it to your market rent.

    Open-market rent check — Census ACS median rent

    Pull the published median market rent for a state or investor city and compare it to the HUD Section 8 payment standard.

    Your DSCR
    1.21
    Rent covers estimated PITIA (ratio 1.00–1.24)
    Principal + Interest
    $1,767 / mo
    PITIA
    $2,197 / mo
    Cash flow (pre-vacancy)
    $453 / mo

    Estimate only. Not a rate lock or commitment to lend.

    Loan Size & LTV Scenario

    An illustrative loan size constrained by the loan-to-value and target DSCR you enter: min(your LTV assumption × value, loan that solves your target ratio). These are your assumptions, not program limits, and this is not an eligibility determination.

    Estimated loan amount under these assumptions
    $288,000
    Limited by: your LTV assumption
    Implied LTV
    80.0%
    Cash to close (down)
    $72,000
    Estimated PITIA
    $2,524 / mo
    DSCR at this loan
    1.05

    Illustrative math based on the assumptions you entered. Actual eligibility, leverage, ratios and pricing vary by lender, program, credit profile, property type and state, and are determined in underwriting. Not an approval, eligibility determination, or commitment to lend.

    Free with your application

    Get your Foreign National Eligibility Summary

    Send us the property and your country of residence — we return a full foreign national eligibility PDF: LTV tier, documentation checklist, rate range, and estimated closing costs.

    • LTV eligibility (up to 75%, 80% select cases)
    • Country-specific documentation checklist
    • Rate range and closing cost estimate
    • LLC vesting & reserve requirements
    Get Your Personalized Rate QuoteTakes ~3 minutes • PDF delivered on the thank-you page and emailed

    Illustration only, generated from the information you enter. Not a loan estimate, pre-qualification, commitment to lend, or approval. Formal pricing, LTV, and terms are issued only after credit review, income/asset documentation, and full underwriting.

    FAQ

    Washington foreign national loan questions

    Answers to the most common non-US investor questions about foreign national loans in Washington, District of Columbia.

    Do you lend to foreign nationals buying investment property in Washington, District of Columbia?

    Yes. We fund business-purpose foreign national loans on 1–4 unit residential, condos, and small multi-family properties in Washington and throughout District of Columbia. No SSN or US credit required.

    What documents do foreign nationals need to buy in Washington?

    Valid unexpired passport, visa or proof of legal status (where applicable), two international credit references or a foreign credit report, 6–12 months of PITIA reserves seasoned 60 days in a US or FATF-compliant bank, and a US LLC for vesting in most states.

    What is the max LTV for a Washington foreign national loan?

    Up to 75% LTV standard on purchases, with 80% available in select cases based on reserves, credit references, DSCR, and property type. Cash-out refis typically cap at 65–70%.

    Do I need to be in the US to close on a Washington property?

    No. We coordinate remote closings via a US consulate, embassy notary, or approved apostille flow. Most foreign national Washington closings happen without the borrower traveling.

    Can I close in a US LLC in Washington?

    Yes — and in most states we require it. We'll help you form a Delaware, Wyoming, or District of Columbia LLC and vest the Washington property in the entity with a member/manager personal guarantee.

    Do you require US credit for a Washington foreign national loan?

    No. We qualify off DSCR (rent divided by PITIA) plus international credit references or a foreign credit bureau report. No US tax returns, W-2s, or SSN needed.

    How much do I need down to buy in Washington as a foreign national?

    Plan on 25–35% down (65–75% LTV standard), 5–7% closing costs, plus 6–12 months of PITIA reserves. On a typical Washington price point that's meaningful capital — use our cash-to-close tool to size it.

    Can rental income from Washington be used to qualify?

    Yes. DSCR is calculated using the lower of the executed lease or the appraiser's Form 1007 market rent, divided by PITIA. Short-term rental income may be used with 12 months of history where Washington rules allow.

    Are short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) allowed for foreign nationals in Washington?

    Where Washington zoning and HOA rules permit. Foreign national STR deals need proof the property is legally permitted plus supporting income data.

    How long does a foreign national closing take in Washington?

    Typical timeline is 21–30 business days once entity docs, passport, reserves proof, and appraisal are in. Clean files with a pre-formed LLC can close on the faster end.

    Are there prepayment penalties on foreign national loans in Washington?

    Most foreign national DSCR programs carry a step-down prepay (commonly 5/4/3/2/1 or 3-year) with buy-down options. We'll quote with and without so you can compare.

    Can I cash-out refinance a Washington rental I already own?

    Yes, typically up to 65–70% LTV on foreign national cash-out refis, subject to seasoning, DSCR, and reserves. Common way to recycle equity into the next Washington deal.

    What countries can't you lend to?

    We can't lend to residents of comprehensively OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria). Sectoral-sanctions countries (Russia, Belarus, Venezuela, Myanmar) route to enhanced underwriter review.

    Do I need a US bank account to close on a Washington property?

    Yes. Reserves and the down payment must sit in a US-based or FATF-compliant bank seasoned 60 days prior to close. We can refer bank partners that open accounts for foreign nationals remotely.

    How are property taxes and insurance handled on Washington foreign national deals?

    We underwrite to post-closing tax reality (not the seller's bill) plus real insurance quotes — wind, flood, and HOA where applicable. This is the #1 reason Washington DSCRs come in lower than expected.

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    What Investors Should Know in Washington, District of Columbia

    Washington deals are underwritten against District of Columbia fundamentals — roughly $625,000 median value, about $2,700 in average single-family rent, and a 4–5% cap-rate band. Use Washington rent comps and the county's actual tax and insurance figures rather than the statewide averages; submarket variance inside District of Columbia is usually wider than the gap between states.

    Non-resident investor files rarely stall on credit — they stall on documentation and logistics. A US entity, an ITIN or equivalent identification where required, a US bank account, translated and sometimes apostilled documents, and a plan for signing (embassy, consulate, or power of attorney) set your realistic closing date more than underwriting does.

    Qualification generally runs on the property's rent plus documented, seasoned reserves rather than a US credit score, and leverage is typically capped lower than for US-resident borrowers. Reserve requirements are usually stated in months of PITIA and must be traceable to a source, so move funds early and keep the paper trail.

    Reviewed by Simply Approved Mortgages · NMLS #2620881. Business-purpose investor lending only.

    Ready to finance a Washington rental from abroad?

    US investment property loans for non-US citizens. Passport, US LLC, DSCR — that's the file.

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    Local market news & updates

    What the latest published data says about Washington, District of Columbia

    Every update below is a published figure from a named federal source, shown with the exact period that source covers. Where a dataset is only produced at county or state level, it is labelled that way rather than presented as city data. These are market statistics for informational purposes only — they are not rates, loan terms, or an offer of credit.

    • City dataData through ACS estimates, ACS 5-Year 2023

      Washington housing costs — ACS estimates, ACS 5-Year 2023

      The most recent published Census reading for Washington shows a median owner-occupied home value of $724,600, a median gross rent of $1,900 per month, a two-bedroom median rent of $1,949, a three-bedroom median rent of $2,249. These are survey estimates for the period shown, not live listing prices, and they are the starting point investors use to sanity-check a rent assumption before underwriting a DSCR file.

      Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

    • City dataData through ACS estimates, ACS 5-Year 2023

      Washington renter demand indicators — ACS estimates, ACS 5-Year 2023

      Census reports a population of 672,079, a median household income of $106,287, a rental vacancy estimate of 9.7% for Washington. Income and vacancy set the practical ceiling on achievable rent, which is what a DSCR calculation is ultimately built on.

      Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

    • County dataData through 2026

      District Of Columbia County conforming loan limit — 2026

      For 2026 the one-unit conforming loan limit in District Of Columbia County is $1,249,125, a designated high-cost area limit. Business-purpose DSCR financing is not a conforming agency loan and is not governed by this limit; investors use it as a size marker for how the local market is priced.

      Nearest supported geography: this figure is county-level data for District Of Columbia County, not Washington-specific data.

      Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency conforming loan limits

    • County dataData through Declarations 1960–present

      District Of Columbia County federal disaster declarations since 1960

      FEMA records 23 federal disaster declarations covering District Of Columbia County since 1960, most recently on 2026-02-20 (Other). Declaration history is published history, not a forecast or a flood determination, and insurance cost is an operating expense that moves DSCR.

      Nearest supported geography: this figure is county-level data for District Of Columbia County, not Washington-specific data.

      Source: FEMA OpenFEMA disaster declarations

    Source periods represented above: ACS estimates, ACS 5-Year 2023 · 2026 · Declarations 1960–present. Each figure updates only when its publisher releases a new period — we never restamp an older reading with a newer date.

    Informational market data only. Nothing in this section is a rate, an annual percentage rate, a payment, a loan term, an approval, or an offer or commitment to lend. Citing a federal dataset does not imply the agency endorses, sponsors or is affiliated with Simply Approved Mortgages LLC (NMLS #2620881). Financing referenced on this page is business-purpose investment property financing.

    County data

    Loan limits, permits and disaster history in Washington, District of Columbia

    Three published federal datasets that shape how an investor sizes and insures a deal: FHFA conforming loan limits by county, the Census Building Permits Survey at the county level, and FEMA's record of federal disaster declarations.

    Conforming loan limits — 2026

    1 unit
    $1,249,125
    2 units
    $1,599,375
    3 units
    $1,933,200
    4 units
    $2,402,625

    This county is designated high-cost, so its limits exceed the national baseline.

    Conforming limits govern loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. DSCR and other business-purpose investor loans are not agency loans and are not bound by these limits — the figures are shown as market context for sizing a deal.

    County building permits

    County-level permit data is published for metro counties only. Statewide permit volume is shown in the price and supply section.

    Federal disaster declarations

    23
    declarations since 1960
    • Severe Storm8
    • Hurricane6
    • Other3
    • Snowstorm3

    Most recent: sewer line collapse (2026).

    Declaration history is not a flood-zone determination for any property, an insurance quote, or a prediction. Confirm the flood zone and elevation for the specific address and price insurance with a licensed carrier.

    FEMA flood zone by address

    Check how FEMA currently maps a specific property in Washington, District of Columbia. Flood zone drives whether a lender will require flood insurance, which changes your carrying cost and DSCR.

    Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, read live from the currently published map. This is general information only — it is not a flood zone determination, an elevation certificate, an insurance quote, or a loan condition. Confirm the official map at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and with a licensed insurance professional.

    Investor pre-approval

    Get your personalized investor loan quote

    Pick the loan type that fits your deal and complete a short, tailored pre-qualification. A licensed loan officer follows up with an initial scenario review once we have your credit authorization and supporting documents — usually the same business day. Formal pricing and terms follow underwriting.

    Pick a loan type

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    Tell us about your scenario

    The form below is tailored to DSCR rental loan — only the questions your program needs.

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    Your deal
    Your deal — the basics

    Purchase or refinance a rental. The property's rent qualifies the loan.

    What's your goal?
    Purchase price ($)$450,000
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    Down payment (%)20%
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    Monthly rent ($)$2,800
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    HUD Fair Market Rent for your ZIP — ballpark only. Get a precise market rent after you submit.
    Estimated credit rating

    A soft self-estimate — no credit pull happens here.

    This is a pre-qualification request — not a loan application under TILA/RESPA and not a loan approval, rate lock, offer, or commitment to lend. It does not trigger a Loan Estimate. If your loan requires one, the Loan Estimate is issued inside our loan origination system after you submit a complete application and your loan officer has reviewed your scenario.

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    Your answers save as you go. A licensed loan officer typically follows up the same business day · Simply Approved Mortgages LLC, NMLS #2620881.

    Credit & pre-approval

    Why we pull credit for your investor loan pre-approval

    Every DSCR / business-purpose loan file needs a tri-merge credit report so we can verify identity, price your rate tier accurately, and confirm reserves and payment history for the underwriter. Cleaner credit typically unlocks a better rate and higher leverage.

    Pay for your credit report — SmartPay

    Simply Approved Mortgages uses MeridianLink SmartPay to securely collect the credit report fee for your investor pre-approval. Payment goes directly to the credit vendor — not to us — and unlocks your tri-merge report (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) so your loan officer can price your file.

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    • Required for a formal investor pre-approval decision
    • Soft-touch process — your loan officer will guide you through it
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