Non-QM loan

A mortgage built for the way you earn

More flexible income verification

Broader credit guidelines

Designed for the self-employed

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How a Non-QM loan works

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Get a fit check by answering a few questions about your income and goals.

During this step

Review your best loan options with no commitment required.

Provide alternative income documents like bank statements or 1099s.

During this step

Verify income and assets and upload required documents.

A closer look before final approval considers your unique financial profile.

During this step

Underwriting may take longer and require additional documentation.

Sign your documents and get funded!

During this step

Review final terms, pay closing costs, set aside 3-12 months of reserves, and receive funding at closing.

Step 1

See if you qualify

Get a fit check by answering a few questions about your income and goals.

During this step

Review your best loan options with no commitment required.

Step 2

Verify income & assets

Provide alternative income documents like bank statements or 1099s.

During this step

Verify income and assets and upload required documents.

Step 3

Move through underwriting

A closer look before final approval considers your unique financial profile.

During this step

Underwriting may take longer and require additional documentation.

Step 4

Close on your loan

Sign your documents and get funded!

During this step

Review final terms, pay closing costs, set aside 3-12 months of reserves, and receive funding at closing.

The ins & outs of Non-QM loans

Key benefits

Income beyond the W-2

You can use bank statements, 1099s, or certain assets to prove your income.

Room for higher DTI

Works for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratio than standard loans allow.

Built for self-starters

Designed for self-employed earners and those with variable income.

Flexible credit requirements

Accepts a broader range of credit profiles.

What's required

Rates worth comparing

Non-QM rates can run a bit higher than conventional loans.

More money down

May require more cash up front compared to conventional loans.

Reserves required

Be prepared to show a few months of payments in the bank after closing.

A thorough review

An underwriting process that typically requires more time to get the full picture.

Explore, compare, find the right fit

Best for

How you qualify

Who can use it?

Loan limit

Non-QM loan

Non-QM loan
DSCR loan

Non-QM loan

Best for

Buyers with non-traditional incomes

How you qualify

Alt income docs (bank statements, 1099s)

Who can use it?

Self-employed, gig workers, unique incomes

Loan limit

$125,000–$3,500,000 (single-family homes)

Best for

Real estate investors using rental income

How you qualify

Loan based on property cash flow

Who can use it?

Investors purchasing or refinancing rentals

Loan limit

$100,000–$3,500,000 (based on property)

DSCR loan

Non-QM loan
DSCR loan

DSCR loan

Best for

Buyers with non-traditional incomes

How you qualify

Alt income docs (bank statements, 1099s)

Who can use it?

Self-employed, gig workers, unique incomes

Loan limit

$125,000–$3,500,000 (single-family homes)

Best for

Real estate investors using rental income

How you qualify

Loan based on property cash flow

Who can use it?

Investors purchasing or refinancing rentals

Loan limit

$100,000–$3,500,000 (based on property)

Non-QM loan

DSCR loan

Best for

Buyers with non-traditional incomes

Real estate investors using rental income

How you qualify

Alt income docs (bank statements, 1099s)

Loan based on property cash flow

Who can use it?

Self-employed, gig workers, unique incomes

Investors purchasing or refinancing rentals

Loan limit

$125,000–$3,500,000 (single-family homes)

$100,000–$3,500,000 (based on property)

Questions? We’ve got answers.

Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) loans don't meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's qualified mortgage standards. This doesn't mean they're risky - it means they use alternative methods to verify a borrower's ability to repay, such as bank statements instead of tax returns.

Yes, Non-QM loans are regulated and require lenders to verify your ability to repay. They simply offer more flexibility in how that ability is documented. Reputable lenders follow responsible lending practices to ensure you can afford your mortgage.

Non-QM rates are typically 0.5% to 2% higher than conventional rates, depending on the loan type, your credit profile, and down payment. The exact rate varies by lender and market conditions.

Absolutely. Many borrowers use Non-QM loans as a bridge solution, then refinance to a conventional loan once they have the required documentation (like two years of tax returns) or their credit situation improves.

Non-QM loans often have higher limits than conventional loans. Many programs go up to $3 million or more, making them ideal for luxury home purchases or high-cost areas.

Learn more about Non-QM loans