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DSCR Loans in Huntington, WV

Finance investment properties in Huntington with a DSCR loan. Qualify based on rental income, not tax returns. Median rent at $850/mo with +3.5% annual growth.

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$850/mo
Median Rent
$110K
Median Home Price
+3.5%
Rent Growth (YoY)
115K
Metro Population

Market data updated 2026-01-30

Huntington Market Snapshot

Why Invest in Huntington?

  • Marshall University drives student rental demand in the college area
  • Cabell Huntington Hospital anchors healthcare employment
  • Very affordable entry points with strong rent-to-price ratios

Key Economic Drivers

HealthcareHigher EducationEnergyManufacturing
Median Rent
$850/mo
Rent Growth
+3.5%

Property Types We Finance

Single Family2-4 UnitsMulti-Family

Popular Investment Areas

DowntownRitter ParkSpring ValleyBarboursville

Metro Population

115K

Huntington metro area — a strong tenant pool for rental property investors.

DSCR Analysis

Hypothetical DSCR Illustration for Huntington, WV

An illustration built from Huntington's market data, with no interest rate assumed. Taxes and insurance use local averages; principal and interest come from your own quote, so the figures below show how much of the median rent is left for that payment at common DSCR targets.

Loan Structure

Purchase Price (local median)$110,000
Down Payment20% of the price
Loan Amount80% of the price
Interest RateSet by your quote

Monthly Costs (PITIA)

Principal & InterestFrom your quoted rate
Property Tax (0.58% rate)$53
Insurance$150
Total PITIAP&I + taxes + insurance

What the Median Rent Has to Cover

Hypothetical illustration. DSCR = rent ÷ PITIA; no rate assumed.

Median Monthly Rent$850
Taxes + insurance24% of rent
Left for P&I + HOA at a 1.0 DSCR76% of rent
Left for P&I + HOA at a 1.25 DSCR56% of rent
Test the payment from your quote in the DSCR calculator

Hypothetical illustration, no interest rate assumed. At Huntington's median rent of $850/month, local property taxes (0.58% of the $110,000 median price) and insurance (about $1,800 a year) use roughly 24% of the rent. To reach a 1.0 DSCR, principal, interest and any HOA dues would have to fit within the remaining 76% of rent; a 1.25 DSCR leaves about 56%. Your actual ratio depends on the payment in your own quote, which you can test in our DSCR calculator.

Estimated Cap Rate
5.4%
Huntington's estimated cap rate is 5.36%, indicating a balanced market with both cash flow and appreciation potential.
Market Comparison

Huntington vs. West Virginia Average

How Huntington's rental market compares to the West Virginia statewide average.

Median Rent
$850/mo
↓ 5.6% below state avg
Median Home Price
$110K
↓ 15.4% below state avg

Huntington's median rent of $850/month is 5.6% below the West Virginia state average of $900/month. Home prices at $110,000 are 15.4% below the state average of $130,000.

Investment Strategy

Huntington Investment Strategy: Hybrid

Huntington offers a balanced hybrid strategy combining moderate cash flow with solid appreciation potential. The rent-to-price ratio supports break-even or positive cash flow at current $850/mo rents, while the growing Huntington market provides meaningful equity upside. This makes Huntington attractive to investors seeking both income and growth.

Tax + Ins. / Rent
24%
Cap Rate
5.4%
Vacancy Rate
7.2%
Tax Rate
0.58%
FAQ

DSCR Loan Questions for Huntington

What is the minimum DSCR ratio for a loan in Huntington?
There is no single DSCR minimum for Huntington investment properties: each investor program sets its own floor, and a 1.0 means the qualifying rent equals the full PITIA payment. Some programs set their floor above 1.0, and select programs consider ratios below it with compensating factors. Your loan officer confirms which programs fit the ratio your property produces.
What's the minimum down payment for DSCR loans in Huntington?
The minimum is the program's maximum loan-to-value for your file. Select programs go down to 15% for stronger credit and DSCR profiles, while lower scores, sub-1.0 ratios and harder property types call for more. The Huntington market itself does not set the minimum; the program and your scenario do.
Where should I buy an investment property in Huntington, WV?
Top investment neighborhoods in Huntington include Downtown, Ritter Park, Spring Valley. Each area offers a different investor profile ranging from cash flow to appreciation, so aligning your strategy with the right neighborhood is essential for maximizing DSCR loan performance.
Is Huntington a good market for DSCR-financed vacation rentals?
Huntington can support short-term rentals in some areas, though it is primarily a balanced market. Whether a specific property works depends on local rules, seasonality and how the program counts the income, so check all three before you buy.
How do property taxes impact investment returns in Huntington?
At Huntington's median price and rent, property taxes use roughly 6% of the rent before insurance, principal and interest. Every point of rent that goes to taxes is a point that can't go to the payment or to cash flow, so compare tax bills across the neighborhoods you are considering.
What's the typical cash-on-cash return for Huntington rentals?
There is no typical figure we can quote for Huntington, because cash-on-cash return depends on your price, down payment, the rate on your own quote, and your repair, management and vacancy costs. Work it out per property: annual cash flow after the full payment and operating costs, divided by the cash you put in. +3.5% annual rent growth can improve it over time if it continues.

Licensing for West Virginia

Cornerstone First Mortgage, LLC (NMLS #173855) — West Virginia Mortgage Lender License, No. ML-173855.

Check any license on NMLS Consumer Access, or see every state on our state license list. DSCR loans are business-purpose loans for investment property only.

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