Condotel Financing for Investment Properties
A condotel is a condominium unit located inside a hotel-style building, often with daily-stay rentals, front-desk service, and on-site management. Conventional Fannie/Freddie financing rejects most condotels because the project fails warrantability tests. Specialty investor lenders fill that gap with DSCR and non-QM products built specifically for condotel cash flow.
Highlights
- •Daily-stay and short-term rental income accepted
- •Hotel amenities and rental program participation allowed
- •Smaller unit sizes (under 500 sqft) considered
- •No commercial space ratio caps that conventional imposes
- •Up to 70–75% LTV typical, sometimes higher with strong DSCR
Who it's for
Investors buying short-term rental units in resort markets such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami Beach, Gulf Shores, Hilton Head, and Honolulu.
Active programs that fit
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/20/2026DSCR investor loan for short-term rental properties, allowing up to 80% LTV for purchase and rate-term refinances with no limit on financed properties.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/14/2026A non-QM DSCR program for investors, including first-time investors, that allows for negative cash flow properties and offers flexible qualification options like asset utilization.
Bank Statement Loan
confirmed 5/10/2026Flexible income qualification options including bank statements, 1099s, and tax returns for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties with loan amounts up to $3.5M.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/13/2026Investor-focused DSCR program for residential properties, including non-warrantable condos and multi-unit properties, with no income ratio requirements.
Bridge Loan for Investors
confirmed 5/20/2026A short-term bridge loan with terms ranging from 12 to 24 months, designed for investors with at least 2 years of experience. This program does not require a DSCR calculation and offers up to 80% LTV.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/20/2026A 30 or 40-year fixed-term bridge loan for investment properties that requires a DSCR of at least 0.80. This program allows for up to 80% LTV and is available for single-family homes, 2-4 units, non-warrantable condos, and condotels.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 8/17/2026DSCR loan program for investment properties with specific broker-focused underwriting.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 8/17/2026DSCR loan program for residential 1-4 unit, multifamily, and mixed-use investment properties.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/18/2026A business purpose DSCR loan for investment properties that does not require personal income documentation or a mortgage license. The program allows for up to 85% LTV on purchases and rate-term refinances with a minimum FICO of 620.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 9/30/2026DSCR-based financing for mixed-use (2-8 units) and residential (5-10 units) investment properties with loan amounts up to $3M.
Non-QM Investor Loan
confirmed 5/17/2026A specialized loan program for non-warrantable condominiums, including projects with active litigation, high non-owner occupancy, or commercial use.
Jumbo Investor Loan
confirmed 9/9/2026Jumbo loan program for primary, second, and investment properties with loan amounts up to $3 million, available for purchase and refinance.
Non-QM Investor Loan
confirmed 5/11/2026An investment property loan program offering flexible income documentation options including bank statements, 1099s, and alt-doc for self-employed borrowers and investors.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/10/2026A non-QM loan program for condotel properties, offering flexible financing options for purchase, rate-term, and cash-out transactions for both primary residences and investment properties.
Non-QM Investor Loan
confirmed 5/10/2026An investment property loan program that now permits condotels and offers updated guidelines for non-warrantable condominiums.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 8/17/2026Investor-focused loan program qualifying based on subject property cash flow with no income or employment verification required.
Non-QM Investor Loan
confirmed 6/25/2026Non-QM loan programs now featuring no seasoning requirements for cash-out refinances and expanded eligibility for agricultural properties on an exception basis.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/12/2026A 30-year fixed DSCR loan program for 1-4 unit investment properties, including condos and PUDs, requiring no tax returns and offering up to 80% LTV for purchases.
Bridge Loan for Investors
confirmed 5/12/2026Short-term bridge financing for investors to acquire or refinance distressed or non-warrantable condo units.
Non-QM Investor Loan
confirmed 5/9/2026Financing solutions for condo projects that do not meet standard Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines, including those with litigation, high commercial space, or investor concentration.
Jumbo Investor Loan
confirmed 7/8/2026Jumbo loan program for primary, second, and investment properties with loan amounts up to $3 million, allowing non-warrantable condos.
Bank Statement Loan
confirmed 7/28/2026A non-QM bank statement program for service and tip industry workers that uses 12-24 months of bank deposits to calculate income without requiring tax returns.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 8/30/2026A closed-end second lien mortgage program available for owner-occupied, second home, and investment properties with fixed-rate terms of 10, 20, and 30 years.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 10/2/2026A debt service coverage ratio loan program designed for investment properties, qualifying based on property cash flow rather than personal income.
Frequently asked questions
Why won’t conventional lenders finance condotels?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require condo projects to pass a warrantability checklist that excludes daily rentals, front-desk hotel services, mandatory rental pools, and projects with high commercial space ratios. Most condotels fail at least one of these tests.
What rate premium should I expect on a condotel loan?
Condotel pricing typically runs 0.5–1.25% above a comparable single-family DSCR rate. Lenders price the additional risk of a non-warrantable, hospitality-driven asset.
Can I qualify using projected short-term rental income?
Yes. Most condotel DSCR programs use a 12-month projection from AirDNA, an existing rental program statement, or a market-rent appraisal addendum.
Is there a minimum unit size?
Some lenders require 500 sqft, others go down to 400 or have no minimum if the unit is fully self-contained (full bath and kitchenette).
Got a condotel scenario?
Tell us the deal - we'll match you with the right lender and come back with current pricing.
Common questions on this topic
What property types are eligible for DSCR loans?
Single-family, 2-4 unit, condos, townhomes, and 5-8 unit small multifamily. Some programs extend to mixed-use, condotels, and rural properties.
Can I get a DSCR loan on an Airbnb property?
Yes - via short-term rental DSCR programs that qualify on STR income (AirDNA projection or T12 statement) instead of long-term rental comps.
Strategy guides
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Short-Term Rental Investor Guide: Markets, Numbers, Operations
Complete short-term rental investor guide. How to choose markets, run the numbers, finance with STR-DSCR, and operate at scale.
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Condotel Investor Guide: Markets, Financing, and Operating Math
Complete condotel investor guide. Top US condotel markets, specialty financing structure, rental program economics, and HOA risks.
Related programs
Short-Term Rental DSCR Loans (Airbnb / VRBO)
DSCR loans that qualify on short-term rental income. Airbnb, VRBO, and direct-booking properties. Use AirDNA projections or 12-month T12 STR statement.
Non-Warrantable Condo Loans for Investors
Investor financing for non-warrantable condos. Litigation, single-entity ownership, high commercial space ratio, and short-term rental projects all eligible.
Today's DSCR pricing
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Purchase
6.625%
6.733% APR
Rate/Term Refinance
6.750%
6.842% APR
Cash-Out Refinance
6.999%
7.109% APR
75% LTV. 780 FICO, 1.25 DSCR, 30-year fixed, 5-year prepay. Your rate may vary.