Loan programs in Marietta
DSCR Loans in Marietta
A DSCR loan is an investment-property mortgage that qualifies you on the property’s rental income divided by its monthly payment (the debt service coverage ratio).
InvestorFix and Flip Loans in Marietta
A fix and flip loan is short-term (usually 12–18 months), interest-only financing that covers most of a distressed property’s purchase price and up to 100% of renovation costs, repaid when you sell or refinance.
InvestorDSCR Cash-Out Refinance in Marietta
A DSCR cash-out refinance replaces the loan on a rental with a larger one, sized to the property’s value and qualified on its rent, and pays you the difference in cash.
InvestorShort-Term Rental (Airbnb) DSCR Loans in Marietta
A short-term rental DSCR loan qualifies a vacation rental on its nightly-rental income, using 12 months of booking history or a third-party projection such as AirDNA, instead of a long-term lease.
Home loanBank Statement Loans in Marietta
A bank statement loan is a non-QM mortgage that calculates self-employed income from 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank deposits instead of tax returns.
Home loanFHA Loans in Marietta
An FHA loan is a government-insured mortgage that allows 3.5% down with a credit score of 580 or higher, or 10% down with a score from 500 to 579.
Home loanFirst-Time Homebuyer Loans in Marietta
First-time homebuyer loans are mortgage options with low down payments, typically 3% conventional, 3.5% FHA or $0 VA, often paired with state or local down payment assistance.
Home loanVA Loans in Marietta
A VA loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs that lets eligible veterans, active-duty service members and certain surviving spouses buy with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.
Home loanCondo Loans in Marietta
A condo loan is a mortgage on a unit in a condominium project, and approval depends on the building as well as the buyer.
Neighborhoods in Marietta
- Marietta Square
- Whitlock Heights
- Hickory Hills
- Laurel Springs
Why borrowers look at Marietta
Marietta, the Cobb County seat just northwest of Atlanta, pairs a postcard historic square with strong suburban fundamentals. Families are drawn by well-regarded schools, Kennesaw Mountain parkland, and an easy commute into Atlanta job centers. Housing stock includes ranch homes on generous lots, established subdivisions, and newer townhome communities, with the walkable square commanding a premium. Prices run above the metro median but below intown Atlanta's hottest neighborhoods. It is a classic move-up market: buyers upgrading from starter homes, plus investors who like stable, family-tenant demand near good schools. The Battery Atlanta and Cumberland job centers sit just south, adding employment depth to the area.
Local market snapshot: Marietta
| Median home value | $448,500City of Marietta · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,586/moCity of Marietta · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.68% (approx.)Cobb County, effective rate (approx.) · Source: SmartAsset, Georgia Property Tax Calculator |
Homeowners insurance: North metro Atlanta sits in Georgia's hail belt, so roof age and material are the biggest drivers of homeowners premiums here. Get an inspection and insurance quotes before you finalize your offer.
Figures are the most local reliable public data available (city, then county, then statewide), each labeled above. They are context for your payment estimate, not a quote, run your scenario through our payment calculator.
Before you buy or refinance in Marietta
- Pull the Cobb County property tax bill early; it is part of every payment and DSCR calculation.
- Get an insurance quote before you lock a price.
- For rentals, check rent comps and any local rental registration or short-term rental rules in Marietta.
- Georgia charges an intangible recording tax on long-term notes secured by real estate ($1.50 per $500 of loan amount, with a cap), plus a transfer tax of $1 per $1,000 of value on deeds.
Run the numbers
- DSCR Calculator
- Fix and Flip Profit Calculator
- Mortgage Payment Calculator
- Home Affordability Calculator
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- Atlanta
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- Augusta
- Columbus
- Macon
- Athens
- Alpharetta
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Lawrenceville
- Warner Robins
- Valdosta
- Albany
- South Fulton
- Johns Creek
- Stonecrest
- Smyrna
- Brookhaven
- Dunwoody
Neighborhoods in Marietta
FAQ
What loans can I get in Marietta, GA?
Investor loans (DSCR, fix and flip, cash-out, short-term rental) and owner-occupied home loans (bank statement, FHA, VA, conventional and more).
Who assesses property taxes in Marietta?
Cobb County. Lenders include those taxes in the monthly payment used to qualify you.