Non-Qualified Mortgage
Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) ITIN loans allow borrowers who lack a Social Security Number to purchase or refinance homes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. These loans utilize alternative documentation like bank statements and ITIN letters to verify income and credit history.
How ITIN Non-QM Loans Work
Because ITIN borrowers lack traditional credit profiles (like a FICO score generated via an SSN), lenders use alternative underwriting criteria. These loans are designed to serve stable, wage-earning borrowers whose financial footprint isn’t captured by standard mortgage guidelines.
Key Qualifying Criteria
- Income Verification: Lenders accept alternative documentation such as 1099s, profit and loss statements, 12 to 24 months of personal or business bank statements, or written Verification of Employment (VOE).
- Credit History: Instead of traditional credit scores, lenders may look at alternative credit references like rent payments, utility bills, or auto loan histories over the past 12 months.
- Down Payments: Typically, non-QM ITIN loans require a higher down payment compared to conventional loans, usually ranging from 10% to 20%.
- Interest Rates: Because these loans carry more risk for the lender, interest rates are generally higher than standard conforming mortgages
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