Non-QM Loans Available with Credit Scores as Low as 550

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

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 […]

Small Investment Property Loans – Starting at $75,000

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 […]

Need Cash? A Cash-Out Refinance Might Be the Solution

  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 […]

FHA mortgage should I use Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

People do not realize that 95% of all lenders use Fannie Mae to get loans approved. The reason for this is because it is more difficult for a lender to get approved to do Freddie Mac loans. If a customer gets turned down for an FHA loan there is a very good chance the lender was trying to go to […]

Alternative Income mortgages are BACK.

It has been many years but alternative income loans are BACK. This loan is for a self-employed person who does not show all of their income on a tax return. If you are buying or refinancing a home and you are self employed this is the perfect mortgage for you. You can get this loan on your primary, second home […]

VA Home Loans Available with Credit Scores as Low as 500 and Debt-to-Income Ratios up to 65%

If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or the spouse of a deceased veteran, you may qualify for a VA home loan—even if other lenders have told you no. Here’s why VA loans are such a powerful benefit:✅ No down payment required✅ No monthly mortgage insurance✅ Flexible approval – credit scores starting at 500 may qualify✅ Higher debt-to-income ratios allowed […]