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NON-QM LOANS · 11 STATES

Non-QM Loans for Borrowers Who Do Not Fit the Standard Box

Your income, credit or property may not fit a standard agency file. Non-QM programs look at the full picture. Duane shops many lenders to find a fit across the 11 states where I am licensed.

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WHAT IT IS

Non-QM, in plain terms

Non-QM means non-qualified mortgage. These loans follow lender or investor guidelines instead of the standard agency rules used by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and VA.

That flexibility can help self-employed buyers, investors, borrowers rebuilding credit and others whose file is strong but does not look standard on paper. Rates and terms usually differ from agency loans, so comparing options matters.

Flexible income review

Bank statements, business deposits or asset-based qualifying can replace tax returns and pay stubs on some programs.

Credit event flexibility

Some programs allow shorter waiting periods after a bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale than agency loans do.

Investor friendly

On DSCR programs, rental income from the property itself can qualify the loan, with no personal income documents.

Wider property types

Certain programs consider condo-hotels, mixed-use and other unique properties that agency guidelines tend to exclude.

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to closing

01

Tell me your situation

A short call about your income, credit, down payment and the property you have in mind.

02

Pick the program

I compare Non-QM options across lenders and show you the trade-offs in rate, down payment and documents.

03

Document your file

You provide what the chosen program needs, such as bank statements, a lease or a CPA letter.

04

Underwrite and close

The lender reviews the file, orders the appraisal and sets a closing date. I keep you updated at each step.

LOCAL KNOW-HOW

Non-QM across 11 states

Program availability can vary by state and by lender. I check what is offered where your property is located.

Virginia

Northern Virginia, Richmond and Hampton Roads

Higher price points in Northern Virginia and active investor markets in Richmond and Hampton Roads often bring borrowers to Non-QM options.

Tennessee

Nashville, Knoxville and the Smokies

Self-employed buyers and investors in Middle and East Tennessee commonly look at bank statement and DSCR programs.

Georgia

Atlanta, Savannah and beyond

Atlanta rental markets and coastal Georgia second homes give investors and self-employed buyers good reason to compare Non-QM.

FAQ

Non-QM questions

Is Non-QM the same as subprime?

No. Non-QM describes how a loan is documented and underwritten. Many Non-QM borrowers have strong credit and solid assets. They simply document income differently.

Will my rate be higher?

Often, yes. Non-QM rates and down payments tend to run higher than agency loans. Because I shop many lenders, I can show you how the options compare before you decide.

Can I refinance into an agency loan later?

Many borrowers do once their documents or credit fit agency guidelines. Whether it makes sense depends on rates and costs at that time.

NEXT STEP

Not sure which program fits?

Share a few details and I will walk through your options. No obligation.

Duane Buziak, NMLS #1110647, Coast2Coast Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #376205. Licensed in VA, FL, TN, GA, NC, SC, MD, DC, WV, TX and KY. Equal Housing Lender. This information is educational and is not an indication of loan qualification, approval or a commitment to lend. Rates, programs and guidelines change and are subject to credit approval.