DSCR financing for furnished mid-term rentals near Portland hospitals. Finance 1-4 bed properties rented to travel nurses on 13-week contracts at premium furnished rates.
Why Portland is a prime market for furnished travel nurse rental investments.
Portland's OHSU is Oregon's only academic medical center. Travel nurses rotating through OHSU and Providence need premium furnished housing near the medical district and the city's renowned food scene.
With Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel in the area, travel nurses are constantly cycling through Portland on 13-week contracts. Each wave of new travelers needs fully furnished housing near the hospital — and they have housing stipends that cover premium rents.
DSCR loans are the ideal financing solution for Portland investors because they qualify based on the property's income potential as a furnished short-term rental — not your personal W-2 income. This means you can scale your travel nurse housing portfolio without income limitations.
Qualify based on the property's furnished rental potential — no personal income docs needed.
Target 1-4 bed homes within 15 minutes of Oregon Health & Science University or other major Portland medical facilities.
We use comparable furnished rentals near Portland hospitals to qualify the income. No tax returns needed.
Close in 3-4 weeks with rates comparable to conventional investment property loans.
List on Furnished Finder, Travel Nurse Housing, or local platforms. Enjoy consistent 13-week cycles at premium rates.
Get answers about financing furnished travel nurse properties in Portland.
Yes. DSCR lenders accept Furnished Finder, Travel Nurse Housing, and other short-term rental income as qualifying income for Portland properties. Our lenders understand travel nurse housing and know how to document furnished rental income properly. With typical Portland furnished rents of $2,400/month, we can structure these deals for approval.
For DSCR loans, the property's rental income is used for qualification — not personal income. So travel nurse stipends aren't needed. However, the strong furnished rental rates from travel nurses in Portland create excellent DSCR ratios. Our specialized lenders know how to underwrite properties rented to travel nurses on 13-week contracts.
Perfect. 90-day (13-week) leases align well with travel nurse assignments. DSCR lenders view 90-day furnished leases favorably because they provide stable medium-term occupancy. Portland properties with a track record of 90-day travel nurse leases are ideal candidates for DSCR financing.
DSCR loan requirements vary by lender — 376 of 1,263 programs accept sub-1.0 DSCR or no-ratio qualification. Portland travel nurse properties with premium furnished rents typically achieve DSCRs of 1.3-1.8+ thanks to the $2,400/month income from 13-week travel nurse contracts. This well exceeds minimum requirements.
Absolutely. DSCR loans cover 1-4 unit residential properties near Portland's hospitals. A 3-4 bed home rented to a travel nurse group at premium furnished rates generates significantly more income than a standard long-term lease. We finance these purchases, refinances, and cash-out refinances.
Quick Answers
Yes. DSCR loans are available for furnished mid-term rental properties targeting travel nurses and medical professionals near Portland, OR hospitals and medical centers. DSCR qualifies on market rent (Form 1007) — no personal income required. Travel nurse platform rates (typically 1.5–2x market rent) create investment upside but are not the underwriting basis.
Minimum 600 FICO. At 720+ FICO, as low as 15% down (85% LTV) on purchase and rate-term refinance. At 640 FICO, expect 25-30% down. No-ratio programs available for properties where market rent doesn't fully cover the mortgage.
DSCR = market rent ÷ monthly debt service. A Form 1007 appraisal establishes market rent for the furnished property. Travel nurse platform rates (Furnished Finder, housing stipends) are your profit premium — not the underwriting basis. Hospital proximity creates near-guaranteed occupancy driven by 13-week contract cycles. No hosting license required in most markets.
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