Product Guidelines

The full Non-QM lineup.

Loan amounts, LTVs, FICO minimums, and program highlights for every Sound Mortgage Non-QM product.

Portfolio ARMs

Competitive rates starting at 6.5%.

Flexible Loan Options

  • Loan Amounts: From $500K to $30MM

  • Construction & Bridge Financing — NEW: Ground-Up & Mid-Construction (California Only). Finance projects from start to finish, including spec builds.

  • Bridge Loans: No max DTI: Smooth transitions between properties without income constraints.

  • Cross Collateralization: Maximize real estate portfolio for greater leverage.

  • Departing Residence Solutions: Omit departing residence from DTI, even when cash out for purchase was utilized (Bridge, HELOC) — OR if property is being retained, utilize 75% of market rents without a lease agreement. Easier qualification when upgrading or relocating.

  • Pledged Assets: Up to 90% LTV: Preserve liquidity while maximizing leverage.

Investor & Business-Friendly Features

  • Reverse 1031 Exchange Loans: Tax-efficient investment transitions (Axos-approved accommodator required).

  • Vesting in Entities: LLCs, S-Corps, Partnerships, Privacy Loans (all occupancies acceptable). Ideal for investors and business owners.

Income Flexibility

  • Asset Depletion: New formula (Net assets ÷ 84) — Business Funds allowed. Qualify using liquid assets, not just income.

  • Bank Statement Loans: Loan amounts over $5MM — tailored for self-employed or non-traditional income borrowers.

DSCR and No Ratio for Investment

Highlights

  • Up to 75% LTV

  • Minimum FICO 640

  • 2–10 Unit

  • 2–8 Unit Mixed Use

  • Use of AirDNA (Short Term Rental) & 1007

  • Condotel, 2–8 unit Mixed-Use and STR allowed

  • True No Ratio up to 75% LTV — NO income, NO DSCR

Bank Statement for Self-Employed Borrowers

Highlights

  • 3 Bank Statements up to 85 LTV or 12 Statements up to 90 LTV

  • True P&L Only up to 80 LTV (no bank statement required)

  • 1Yr 1099 or Tax Return

HELOC & HELOAN

Highlights

  • CES 12Mo P&L Only now available

  • HELOC up to 95 CLTV

Super Jumbo

Highlights

  • Available for Bank Statements & Full Doc

  • Up to $10M

ITIN and Foreign National

Highlights

  • ITIN up to 90% LTV / 70% LTV on DSCR

  • Foreign National up to 75% LTV on DSCR

  • DACA, C08 and SSN on W2 Eligible

Additional Flexibility

Borrower & Property Highlights

  • No credit and limited credit borrowers allowed

  • Non-occupant co-borrowers allowed

  • 1 year tax return / 1 year self-employed program

  • Cash out proceeds can be used as asset depletion income — a possible reverse mortgage alternative

  • Non-warrantable Co-ops, Condotels, and Condos including small units under 500 sq ft, studios, efficiencies, lofts, kitchenettes, etc.

  • Unpermitted additions, unpermitted ADUs or multiple ADUs

  • Manufactured outbuildings or multiple manufactured outbuildings

  • Multi-units with ADUs

  • Mixed use and other zoning

  • Deed restrictions

  • Properties with greater land value than structure value

  • Homes on acreage and hobby farms with no acreage limit

  • Vineyards with wineries

  • Properties with agricultural and other exemptions

  • Seasonal and off-grid properties

Less Than 600 FICO? We've Got a Solution.

This program opens the door to a wider range of borrowers — giving you more opportunities to grow your pipeline and close deals that others can't.

SUB-600 Program Highlights

  • 500 Minimum FICO

  • Purchase, Rate/Term & Cash-Out

  • First-Time Homebuyers allowed (580+ FICO)

  • 65% LTV

  • 60% LTV Cash-Out

  • Use Cash-Out for reserves

  • Loan Amounts up to $1.2M

  • SFR, 2–4 Unit, PUD & Condo

  • Max 45% DTI

Niches

Our support team and tech are unmatched.

Specialty Programs

  • Commercial: Small Balance $500K – $5M · High Balance $5M – No Limit

  • DSCR Seconds: 660+ FICO · No license required in 35 states

  • DSCR — Rural: 620 FICO · 85% LTV · Not reported on credit · First Time Investors · Up to 8 units · Non-standard terms (11–29) · STRs (12mo experience in 3yrs)

  • Seconds: Up to $750K · AVMs · Properties with solar · 2nd Homes & Investment · 85% CLTV

  • JUMBO: 90% LTV — Non-Warrantable Condos · FICO 660 · 2:1, 1:0 Buydowns

  • Non-QM: 90 LTV · ITIN · Bank Statements · 1yr self-employed · Foreign National · Asset Qualifier · Non-standard terms (11–29) · Private Party VORs · No Reserves · Bank Statements · P&L · No Expense Factor · 12 NSF allowed in 12Mo

New Construction

Short-term & long-term financing for real estate investments.

Sound Mortgage Non-QM offers short-term and long-term financing options for real estate investors. Whether you're looking to fix & flip properties or hold properties for rental income, we have flexible options suited to your needs.

Final loan terms may vary based on loan type, verification of application information, and other risk-based factors.

Loan Programs

Fix & FlipLong-Term RentalMultifamilyNew Construction

New Construction Loans

We provide financing to cover all of your ground-up construction needs. This program offers an 18-month term and rates starting at 9.84% to make sure your project is well-funded from start to finish.

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Collateral
Non-Owner Occupied Single-Family Properties, Condos, Townhomes
Term
12 – 24 Months
Loan Amount
$100K* – $2M

*Based on max loan amount

Minimum Property Value
$175K**

**As-completed value

Rates
Starting at 9.84%
Minimum FICO
650

New Construction

Loan program typical leverages.

Assuming entitlements, permits & approved plans.

Experience Level

Completed 5+ Ground Up Construction Projects in the Last 3 Years

Purchase

Initial Loan Amount — Max LTV
Up to 75% of the As-Is Value
Initial Loan Amount — Max LTC
Up to 80% of the As-Is Value

Max Loan Amount

Maximum After-Repair Value
Up to 75% ARV
Total Loan-to-Cost
Up to 90% LTC

Experience Level

Completed 1–4 Ground Up Construction Projects in the Last 3 Years

Purchase

Initial Loan Amount — Max LTV
Up to 75% of the As-Is Value
Initial Loan Amount — Max LTC
Up to 75% of the As-Is Value

Max Loan Amount

Maximum After-Repair Value
Up to 70% ARV
Total Loan-to-Cost
Up to 85% LTC

Experience Level

Completed 0 Ground Up Construction Projects in the Last 3 Years

Purchase

Initial Loan Amount — Max LTV
Up to 70% of the As-Is Value
Initial Loan Amount — Max LTC
Up to 70% of the As-Is Value

Max Loan Amount

Maximum After-Repair Value
Up to 65% ARV
Total Loan-to-Cost
Up to 85% LTC

Have a scenario? Let's talk.

Our account executives will walk you through guidelines and pricing for your borrower.