Published terms, read October 29, 2026
Visio Lending vs Griffin Funding: published loan terms side by side
Credit on rentals: Visio Lending publishes a 680 minimum, Griffin Funding 620. Below is everything else each one publishes on its own website, term by term.
The two lenders
Visio Lending
Austin-based lender, founded in 2012, that makes DSCR loans only, on long-term and short-term rentals.
Griffin Funding
Direct-to-consumer mortgage lender founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, California (NMLS 1120111). It offers DSCR loans alongside VA, bank-statement and other non-QM products.
The differences that change a deal
- DSCR floor: Griffin Funding publishes no minimum (ratios below 1.00x are allowed); Visio Lending does not publish a floor, so ask before you order an appraisal.
- Smallest DSCR loan: $75,000 at Visio Lending, $100,000 at Griffin Funding.
DSCR rental loans
| Term | Visio Lending | Griffin Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Loan amount | From $75,000 (maximum not published) | $100,000 to $4,500,000 (larger loans by exception) |
| Max LTV (purchase) | Up to 85% LTV on a purchase | Up to 80% LTV standard (20% down). Up to 85% (15% down) with a 740+ FICO on loans up to $1,000,000. Cash-out up to 80% LTV |
| Min FICO | 680 | 620 |
| Min DSCR | Not published | No minimum (no-ratio program available) |
| Experience | Not published | Not published |
| Property types | Single family rentals, long-term and short-term | 1-4 units, condos, townhomes, PUDs and short-term rentals |
States and borrower rules
| Lender | Where it lends | Borrowing entity | Foreign nationals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visio Lending | Described as nationwide; the state map is not published as text. [src] | Optional (LLC or corporation), but required in GA, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, PA and VA. [src] | Not published |
| Griffin Funding | All 50 states and Washington, DC for DSCR loans, per the DSCR page. Its state-licensing page lists licenses in 47 states plus DC (New York, Utah and West Virginia are not on that list). [src][src] | Not required. You can borrow as an individual or through a U.S. LLC with a personal guarantee. Partnership, corporation, S corp or revocable-trust vesting depends on the program. [src] | Offered through a separate Foreign National program: valid visa or visa waiver, at least 20% down, loans up to $5 million, typically up to four units. The DSCR page itself mentions only individuals and U.S. LLCs. [src][src] |
For reference: our programs next to both
Doors Funded programs are arranged by Janover Capital LLC, which is paid when they close. They are shown separately so the comparison above stays between the two lenders.
| Lender | Loan amount | Max LTV (purchase) | Min FICO | Min DSCR | Experience | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doors FundedOur programs, arranged by Janover Capital LLC, which is paid when they close | $75,000 to $2,000,000 | Up to 80% LTV (75% cash-out) | 660 | 1.05x | Not required | terms |
| Visio Lending | From $75,000 (maximum not published) | Up to 85% LTV on a purchase | 680 | Not published | Not published | [1][2][3][4] |
| Griffin Funding | $100,000 to $4,500,000 (larger loans by exception) | Up to 80% LTV standard (20% down). Up to 85% (15% down) with a 740+ FICO on loans up to $1,000,000. Cash-out up to 80% LTV | 620 | No minimum (no-ratio program available) | Not published | [1][2] |
If neither fits
Sources
- Visio Lending: home page (state notes). Read October 24, 2026.
- Visio Lending: 85% LTV purchase loans. Read October 24, 2026.
- Visio Lending: long-term rental guide. Read October 24, 2026.
- Visio Lending: DSCR loans. Read October 24, 2026.
- Griffin Funding: DSCR loans. Read October 29, 2026.
- Griffin Funding: DSCR loan requirements. Read October 29, 2026.
- Griffin Funding: Foreign national lending. Read October 29, 2026.
- Griffin Funding: State licensing. Read October 29, 2026.
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