Your First Rental Property.

Loans from $100,000 to $2 Million, qualified on the rental income the property produces, with no prior rental ownership required.

Qualified First Time Investor Investment Property Purchase or Refinance One to Four Units Qualified First Time Investor Investment Property Purchase or Refinance One to Four Units

You do not need a portfolio to start one.

However you are starting out, there’s likely a path that fits.

  • $100,000 to $2 Million, first-time investors eligible
  • Qualify on the property’s rental income
  • No prior rental ownership required
  • Purchase or refinance investment property
  • Purchase and rate-and-term refinance available
  • Fixed and adjustable rate options
  • Financing to 80% of value at the strongest credit tiers*
Classic brick apartment building as a first rental

First-time investors are eligible

Qualify on the rental income the property produces

One to four units and eligible condominiums

Investment property financing

Purchase or refinance

Fixed-rate and adjustable-rate (ARM) options

What is the Saxton First Time Investor Loan?

A rental loan for your first investment property

The Saxton First Time Investor Loan finances a first rental property, qualifying on the rent the property produces rather than requiring a track record of ownership behind you.

When the loan is taken in the name of an LLC or other entity, a personal guaranty is required from the owners. Your credit history and reserves are still reviewed either way. First-time investor transactions carry their own maximum loan amount.

Use it to purchase or refinance one to four unit investment property and eligible condominiums, with loan amounts from $100,000 to $2 Million. Cooperative units are not eligible.

Small multi-unit residential building exterior

Why choose the Saxton First Time Investor Loan?

Built for buyers purchasing their first rental property without an ownership track record behind them.

First Duplex

A two to four unit property as a first investment purchase.

Out-Of-State Buyers

Purchase in a market away from where you live.

Condo Rentals

Warrantable condominiums are eligible, and non-warrantable units may qualify with additional requirements.

Building A Second Income

Add a rental alongside the home you already own.

Keeping Your Primary Home

Keep your primary residence and finance the rental separately.

No Rental History Needed

You do not need to already own a rental property to qualify for this one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we get asked most about the First Time Investor Loan.

No. First-time investors are eligible on this program, which is the main reason it exists.

The rental income the property produces is compared against its housing obligation. Your personal income documentation is generally not required.

Yes. First-time investor transactions cap at $2 Million, below the $3 Million maximum on our standard rental program. Loan amounts start at $100,000, and this program generally starts around a 660 credit score.

No. This is investment property financing. If you plan to live in one unit, a different Saxton program may fit your purchase better.

A prepayment penalty may apply where permitted by state law. A licensed loan officer will confirm what applies to your transaction before you commit.

One to four unit investment properties and warrantable condominiums. Non-warrantable condominiums are eligible with additional requirements. Cooperative units are not eligible.

Yes. Adjustable options run alongside the fixed terms, with an initial fixed period of three, five, seven, or ten years before the first adjustment. Fixed terms are available as well, and an interest only structure is offered on the longest amortization.

Find out what you qualify for

Whether you’re buying your first rental or refinancing it, there’s likely a Saxton First Time Investor Loan option that fits. Get a fast, no-obligation pre-qualification today.

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Written by Saxton Retail Mortgage · Reviewed by Saxton Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #1717191 · Last updated August 27, 2026

*Loan amounts, rates, terms, and down payment requirements are subject to credit approval, income and asset verification, and program eligibility. Down payment and cash-out limits vary by occupancy, credit score, and documentation type. Not all applicants will qualify. Saxton Mortgage, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender.