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Non-QM Loans

Alternative financing solutions for borrowers whose income, property, or financial profile may not fit traditional mortgage guidelines.

Non-QM

Understanding Non-QM Financing

Program Reference

Key Program Parameters

A concise starting point. Final eligibility, terms, and availability depend on the complete application and current guidelines.

Bank Statement Non-QM program illustration

Bank Statement

Eligible self-employed borrowers may qualify using an analysis of business or personal bank deposits.

DSCR Non-QM program illustration

DSCR

Eligible investment-property scenarios may qualify primarily through property cash flow rather than personal income.

Asset Utilization Non-QM program illustration

Asset Utilization

Qualified assets may be analyzed as a potential income source under specific program rules.

1099 Income Non-QM program illustration

1099 Income

Eligible independent contractors may have options based on documented 1099 earnings.

ITIN and Foreign National Non-QM program illustration

ITIN / Foreign National

Options may exist when supported by the available lender program and the full borrower profile.

Profit and Loss Self-Employed Non-QM program illustration

P&L / Self-Employed

Some programs may use a qualifying profit-and-loss statement with required verification.

No Ratio Non-QM program illustration

No Ratio

Eligible No Ratio programs may qualify borrowers without calculating a traditional debt-to-income ratio. Credit, assets, down payment, reserves, property type, and other program requirements still apply.

Credit Events Non-QM program illustration

Credit Events

Options may be available after bankruptcy, foreclosure, short sale, or another significant credit event. Required seasoning, re-established credit, equity, reserves, and other guidelines vary by program.

Program Details

Key Details at a Glance.

These are general starting points. Final eligibility, terms, and availability depend on the complete application, property, transaction, and current lender guidelines.

Down Payment or Equity

Required funds or available equity vary by documentation path, occupancy, property, and complete borrower profile.

Credit Profile

Credit requirements vary by program and complete borrower profile.

Occupancy

Available occupancy types depend on the selected financing path.

Property Types

Eligible property types depend on the selected program, occupancy, and transaction.

Documentation Path

Income, assets, or property cash flow must be documented under the selected program requirements.

Reserves and Program Features

Reserve expectations and available features depend on the selected program and complete scenario.

Program guidelines, rates, terms, loan limits, credit requirements, and availability can change. This information is educational and is not a commitment to lend or a guarantee of approval.

Investment Property Tool

Estimate a Property’s DSCR.

Compare eligible monthly rental income with the property’s estimated monthly housing obligation. This is an educational estimate—not an approval, rate quote, or commitment to lend.

Questions

Non-QM Loans FAQ

What is a Non-QM loan?

It is a mortgage that does not meet the qualified-mortgage definition and may use alternative underwriting or documentation.

Who may benefit from Non-QM financing?

Self-employed borrowers, investors, borrowers with complex income, or others whose profile does not fit traditional documentation may benefit.

What is a bank-statement loan?

It is an alternative-documentation option that may analyze eligible deposits over a defined period to estimate qualifying income.

What is DSCR financing?

Debt-service coverage ratio financing evaluates eligible investment-property cash flow relative to the proposed debt payment.

Can self-employed borrowers use alternative documentation?

Potentially. Bank statements, a qualifying profit-and-loss statement, 1099s, or assets may be considered under available programs.

Can Non-QM loans finance investment properties?

Yes, many Non-QM options are designed for eligible investment-property scenarios.

Are Non-QM rates different from conventional rates?

They can be. Pricing reflects the documentation, property, credit, leverage, and specific lender program.

Let’s Find the Right Alternative Financing Path.