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Shared Housing Strategies

Co-Living DSCR Loans

Co-living is one of the fastest-growing housing models in the U.S. Most lenders won't touch it — we accept co-living leases as income verification and qualify using 1007 market rents, not personal tax returns.

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How Co-Living DSCR Underwriting Works

Most lenders won't finance co-living properties at all — and those that do often classify the property as vacant because they don't know how to handle the lease structure. We do it differently.

Your co-living leases are accepted as rental income verification, which keeps the property classified as income-producing rather than vacant. Qualifying income is then based on the 1007 single-unit market rent appraisal — not the actual room rents — and can be grossed up if necessary. The result is a standard DSCR loan with no personal tax returns required.

Program Highlights

  • Co-living leases accepted as income verification
  • Qualified on 1007 market rents, not room rents
  • 1007 income grossed up when applicable
  • No personal tax returns required
  • LLCs and entities welcome
  • Available in 46 states
  • Cash-out to fund your next acquisition
  • Close in as few as 21 days

What Qualifies as Co-Living?

Co-living properties typically feature private bedrooms with shared common areas — kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms. This model attracts young professionals, remote workers, and workforce housing tenants, keeping vacancy low and rents competitive.

Whether you're operating through a co-living platform, managing independently, or partnering with a property manager, we can structure financing around your actual income.

Ready to Finance Your Co-Living Portfolio?

Speak directly with Patrick Penner — Idaho's DSCR specialist with hands-on experience financing shared housing across the country.

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