Capituro

Automotive
DSCR Loans.

Buy, refinance, or take cash out of a repair shop, service center, or body shop building. Auto buildings come with their own questions, like past fuel and oil use, service bays, and who the tenant is, and the loan is built around them.

Typical terms
$500K
Min loan
$10M+
Max loan
75%
Maximum LTV
30 yr
Loans available
0.9 DSCR from $500K to $3M, so you can often borrow more
Purchase, refinance, and cash out
Leased to operators and national brands
How it works

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Automotive DSCR works

Automotive DSCR covers repair and service centers, body and collision shops, and auto-related warehouse and flex space. These buildings often have long-term tenants. Oil change and tire chains, collision brands, and independent shops that have been in the same building for years give the income real staying power.

Two things get a closer look on auto buildings. First, the environmental history: a Phase I report checks for past fuel, oil, or solvent use. Second, the tenant's lease: how long it runs and whether the bays, lifts, and paint booths would suit another operator if the tenant ever left. Terms typically run 5 to 30 years, with 30 year loans available, and maximum LTV is typically 75%. Buildings leased to national brands like Caliber Collision and Jiffy Lube have their own terms, with no prepayment penalty, on our Auto Service NNN Loans page.

  • Purchase a leased repair shop, service center, or body shop building
  • Refinance an existing auto property loan
  • Take cash out typically up to 75% LTV on a building you already own
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Typical terms

Automotive DSCR terms

These are typical commercial DSCR terms for this property type. Your quote depends on the building.

Loan Amount
$500,000 to $10,000,000+Repair shops, service centers, and body shops
Loan purpose
Purchase, rate-and-term, cash outYou can buy, refinance, or take cash out
Maximum LTV
75%Including purchase, refinance, and cash out
Loan Term
5 to 30 yearFor qualifying loans
Minimum DSCR
0.9From $500K to $3M. 1.25x on $3M+.
Min DSCR on loans of $3M+
1.25xWhen the loan is $3M or more, rent has to cover at least 125% of the payment.
Environmental
Phase I expectedPast fuel, oil, or solvent use reviewed
Paperwork
No tax returns, in many casesWe qualify on the building, not your personal income
Property Seasoning
As low as 1 dayNo 6 month wait on most cash out loans
Tenant
Leased to an operator or a national brand
Prepay
None to step-downSome loans of $1M and up have no prepayment penalty
Building
Service bays, lifts, and paint booths reviewed
Lease term
Remaining term weighed against the loan term
Available in
35 statesAL, AK, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC. Very rural areas within these states may be restricted.
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Common questions

Automotive DSCR FAQ

Do automotive DSCR loans require tax returns?+
In many cases no. The loan is based on the lease or operating income, not your personal tax returns.
What automotive property types qualify?+
Repair and service centers, body and collision shops, oil change and tire buildings, and auto-related warehouse space are the core fits. Car washes and other special uses are considered case by case.
Does a past gas station or oil change use affect the loan?+
It means a closer look at the environmental history. A Phase I report checks the site for past fuel, oil, or solvent use. A clean report, or a past issue that's been closed out, keeps the loan on track.
Does a national brand tenant help?+
Yes. A national or regional brand on a long lease is a strong tenant. A franchisee tenant is reviewed on the franchisee's own history and guaranty.
Can I finance a shop I operate myself?+
This program is for investment property with a lease. If your business leases the building from a separate entity you own, send the details and we'll tell you whether it fits.
What if the tenant's lease ends before the loan does?+
That's common, and it's weighed against the rest of the picture: how long the tenant has been there, whether the lease has renewal options, and how easily the building would re-lease to another auto user.
Is a body shop with a paint booth harder to finance?+
Not necessarily. Paint booths and specialized equipment are reviewed for how well the building would suit another operator. Collision shops with established tenants are a regular fit.
Where does Capituro offer automotive DSCR loans?+
In 35 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, plus Washington, DC. Very rural areas within these states may be restricted. Send the address and we will confirm whether your market and building fit.
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