Loan programs in Philadelphia
DSCR Loans in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
A condo loan is a mortgage on a unit in a condominium project, and approval depends on the building as well as the buyer.
Why borrowers look at Philadelphia
Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia County, and most borrowers here are buying single-family homes within commuting distance of the area's job centers. Lenders treat it like the rest of Philadelphia County: property taxes are assessed by the county and escrowed into the payment, so the county tax bill is part of every approval here. Pennsylvania charges a 1% state realty transfer tax plus local transfer taxes, often split between buyer and seller, which a flip budget should count twice (buy and sell).
Local market snapshot: Philadelphia
| Median home value | $254,500Pennsylvania (statewide) · Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,209/moPennsylvania (statewide) · Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.26% (approx.)Pennsylvania (statewide effective, approx.) · Source: National Mortgage Center |
Homeowners insurance: Winter storms, ice dams, and freeze damage; severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical-storm remnants.
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 Philadelphia
- Pull the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.
- Pennsylvania charges a 1% state realty transfer tax plus local transfer taxes, often split between buyer and seller, which a flip budget should count twice (buy and sell).
Run the numbers
- DSCR Calculator
- Fix and Flip Profit Calculator
- Mortgage Payment Calculator
- Home Affordability Calculator
Other Pennsylvania cities
- Pittsburgh
- Allentown
- Erie
- Reading
- Scranton
- Harrisburg
- Upper Darby
- Bethlehem
- Lower Merion
- Bensalem
- Lancaster
- Abington
- Bristol
- Millcreek
- Haverford
FAQ
What loans can I get in Philadelphia, PA?
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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia County. Lenders include those taxes in the monthly payment used to qualify you.