
You may not need 20% down to purchase your first multifamily property. Explore Conventional, FHA, VA, and DSCR financing for eligible duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes.
As little as 5% down
Conventional options
3.5% down
FHA with 580+ FICO
0% down
Eligible VA buyers
~25% down
Typical DSCR starting point
*Subject to credit, underwriting, property, lender, and program requirements.
Qualifying rental income from the other units may help support approval on eligible owner-occupied loans. The amount of rental income that can be used is subject to program guidelines, appraisal, documentation, reserves, and lender requirements.
Live in one unit as your primary residence.
Use qualifying rental income from the other unit(s).
Additional reserves may be required depending on the loan program.
A multifamily home can help you become both a homeowner and a landlord. Live in one unit, rent the others, and start building long-term wealth. We'll help you compare your options, understand the requirements, and create a plan that fits your goals.
Help offset your monthly mortgage payment.
Grow your net worth over time.
Use your first multifamily as a stepping stone to future investments.
Get clear answers, compare financing paths, and build a plan around your goals.
All loans are subject to applicable automated underwriting system findings or permitted manual underwriting, lender approval, and property eligibility. Minimum down payments are not available for every scenario. Closing costs and reserves may be required in addition to the down payment. Owner-occupied financing requires genuine primary residence occupancy.