Knoxville, Tennessee — Smoky Mountains gateway city — strong LTR demand from UT students and ORNL employees, plus drive-to STR market.
DSCR Capital Partners closes Knoxville DSCR loans across long-term rentals, short-term Airbnb properties, and small multifamily. This guide covers exactly how the 2026 program works for Knoxville investors: pricing, sub-market color, STR rules, and the qualifying math on a representative property.
Knoxville Investor Snapshot — 2026
Knoxville DSCR Loan Snapshot
2026 Knoxville DSCR Program Highlights
- Rates: From 6.50% on strong files (720+ FICO, DSCR 1.20+)
- Max LTV: 80% on purchase, 75% on cash-out refinance
- Min FICO: 620 (660+ for best pricing tiers)
- Min DSCR: 1.0 standard, 0.75 case-by-case at lower LTV
- Loan Amount: $100K–$3M+ in Knoxville
- Property Types: SFR, 2–4 unit, condo, 5+ unit small multifamily
- Borrowers: Individual, LLC, foreign national, ITIN
- Close time: 21–30 days standard
Knoxville Sub-Markets We Lend In
Whether you're buying, refinancing, or pulling cash out, we close DSCR loans across all major Knoxville neighborhoods and surrounding metro communities:
Old North Knoxville, Fourth & Gill, Sequoyah Hills, West Hills, Farragut, Hardin Valley, Bearden, North Knoxville, Powell, Maryville
Worked Example: $K SFR in Knoxville
Representative DSCR math on a median-priced Knoxville SFR purchase:
- Purchase price:
- Down payment (25%): ~25% of purchase
- Loan amount (75% LTV): ~75% of purchase
- Estimated monthly PITIA: Calculated from current rate + 0.6% effective property tax + insurance + HOA (if applicable)
- Market rent (Form 1007 / lease): ,650/month
- DSCR: Typically lands in the 1.20–1.45 range
- Result: Qualifies under standard DSCR program at 75% LTV
Short-Term Rental Notes for Knoxville
Knoxville LTR is solid; Sevier County (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge) STR is a separate well-known DSCR-friendly market 30 min east. STR DSCR files use AirDNA market projections discounted to 75–80% as the qualifying rent. Verify city or county STR registration requirements before going under contract.
Why Investors Choose DSCR Capital Partners for Knoxville Files
- Wholesale lender access. We shop your Knoxville file across 8–12 wholesale DSCR programs and route to whichever investor pricing wins.
- 21–30 day close. Knoxville appraisals turn quickly with our preferred AMC; clean files often close on the early end.
- LLC, foreign national, ITIN, condo, multifamily — all in-house. Whatever the file complexity, we have a program that fits.
- One loan officer per file. Direct cell-phone access, no call center.
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Related Resources
- DSCR Loans in Tennessee Statewide Guide
- 2026 DSCR Loan Requirements
- DSCR Loan Credit Score Matrix
- DSCR Loans for Airbnb / STR
- DSCR Cash-Out Refinance
DSCR Capital Partners is a brand of UTM Financial, LLC (NMLS #2591548), a licensed mortgage broker. Median price/rent figures are approximate market estimates as of May 2026 and vary by sub-market. DSCR ranges shown are typical; specific files may price differently. Equal Housing Lender. Not a loan commitment.