Most lenders require a 620+ credit score for Non-QM financing because they rely on automated approval systems. But Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) programs were designed for borrowers with alternative income situations — like self-employed individuals or those without W-2s — and can help you qualify even with lower credit. 📜 What Are Non-QM Loans? Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) loans were created […]
Hard Money Loans: An Overview What They Are Hard money loans are short-term, asset-based loans primarily used by real estate investors. Unlike traditional bank mortgages, they are issued by private investors or lending companies and rely on the property’s value rather than the borrower’s credit history. How They Work Asset-based lending: Approval is based on the property’s value (collateral), not […]
Are you looking to finance an investment property but being turned away because your loan amount is “too small”? Most lenders won’t touch loans under $100,000—but we will. At Barclay Butler Financial, our investors finance loan amounts as low as $75,000. ✅ Fixed interest rate loans – starting in the mid-6’s✅ Full Doc, No Doc, DSCR, or Fix & Flip […]
A cash-out refinance allows you to access the equity in your property and use the funds for virtually any purpose—pay off debt, make a major purchase, invest in a business, or simply improve your financial flexibility. ✅ General Requirements: Most lenders require a minimum credit score of 640. If you’re self-employed and show limited income on your taxes, options […]
Do you own a property but your credit score is low. Have no way of accessing the equity in the property. We can help you. Asset Based lenders can lend on almost any property type. Property types include, SFH, 1-4 units, manufactured home, PUD, townhome, condo, dome home, co-op, log home, multi units, apartment buildings, commercial, industrial, ranch, farm, agricultural, […]
Credit issues don’t have to stop you from building your real estate portfolio or tapping into the equity of your investment properties. Past bankruptcies, foreclosures, or late payments? No problem — we have solutions. Whether it’s a single-family home, condo, or commercial property, we offer tailored mortgage options designed to fit your goals: ✅ 25% down or 75% equity required […]
You can now buy a multi unit home with 5% down with a conventional mortgage. Min. credit score is 620. FHA used to be the only way to buy a multi unit property with very little money down 3.5%. That has now changed Fannie Mae will allow only 5% down payment on a 2 – 4 unit property. The biggest […]
If you declared chapter 13 bankruptcy you only need to wait 1 year from the date of filing to buy a home. You need to have made 12 payments to the trustee. It is very important to rebuild your credit with 3 secured credit cards right after your bankruptcy has been filed. You will need 3 tradelines of credit to […]
You could save hundreds of dollars by refinancing without lowering your current rate. How can this be? FHA just lowered the monthly mortgage insurance premium from 85% to .55% per year if you are over 95% LTV. This is almost 1/2 of what it used to be. Example: if you have an FHA mortgage with .85% premium and you mortgage […]
It depends on if you had a job gap (time off between jobs) and how long the job gap was. You could have a job gap for many reasons, laid off, fired, maternity or left for a new job. If your job gap was over 6 months than you will have to wait until you have 6 months on your […]
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