Non-QM Loans

Flexible non-traditional financing — no longer constrained by W-2 and tax returns. Self-employed owners, cash-business operators, and overseas investors can all qualify.

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What is Non-QM

What Is a Non-QM Loan?

Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) refers to loans that fall outside the Qualified Mortgage standards under Dodd-Frank — most notably, they do not rely on traditional W-2 or tax return documentation to assess income.

For self-employed owners, cash-business operators, and overseas investors, traditional underwriting often fails to reflect actual income capacity. Non-QM uses more flexible documentation — bank statements, asset value, rental income, asset depletion — to qualify a broader population.

GMCC offers a complete Non-QM lineup, and we will match you with the right program.

Product Line

Four Core Non-QM Programs

Each addresses a different income-documentation method and borrower profile.

Bank Statement Loans

Use 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank statement deposits as income evidence — up to $4M. Details →

No Ratio Loans

Verify assets via a single bank statement; DTI ratio not calculated. Suitable for high-asset, lower-W-2-income borrowers in qualifying states.

Asset Depletion

Convert financial assets (stocks, bonds, retirement accounts) into a calculated monthly income to support DTI eligibility.

DSCR Investment Loans

Underwritten on the property's Debt Service Coverage Ratio (rental income vs. monthly mortgage) — no personal income required.

Who Should Apply

Who Benefits from Non-QM?

  • Self-EmployedHeavy tax-deduction strategies result in low documented but strong real income
  • Cash-Business OperatorsRestaurants, salons, laundry, retail, and similar cash-flow businesses
  • Investment Property LandlordsMultiple rental properties; want to qualify on rental income
  • High-Asset, Modest-IncomeRetirees, business owners, equity investors
  • Foreign Nationals / Overseas ClientsNo SSN/ITIN, using overseas income evidence
  • Past Credit Events with Strong AssetsRecovered from a prior bankruptcy or foreclosure

Common Non-QM Eligibility at a Glance

  • Credit score 660+ (some programs accept 620+)
  • Down payment from 20%–30%, depending on program and property
  • Loan amount $150K–$4M (some programs higher)
  • Eligible for primary, second home, investment, and short-term Airbnb
  • Rates are typically higher than Conventional, but qualifying is more flexible and underwriting more accommodating

Declined for Conventional? Try Non-QM.

Our Non-QM advisors specialize in non-traditional income borrowers — book a consultation and you can know your eligibility within 30 minutes.