The No Income Program provides financing without requiring traditional income or employment documentation. Instead of analyzing debt-to-income ratios, underwriting is based on the borrower’s credit profile, assets, reserves, and property value. This makes it a strong option for borrowers who have significant liquid assets or strong equity positions but cannot provide standard income documentation (such as tax returns, W-2s, or paystubs). Loan amounts are available up to $2.5M, with multiple term options including fixed and adjustable rates, and interest-only structures. While reserves and credit history play a critical role, the program offers more flexibility than conventional loans and is tailored to borrowers with non-traditional financial profiles who need alternative documentation solutions.

 

This program is ideal for buyers who:

  • Cannot document traditional income (e.g., self-employed, retirees, or asset-rich borrowers).
  • Have strong credit and liquid assets but non-standard income reporting.
  • Want to refinance an primary or investment property without employment verification.

Scenario

Credit Score

Max LTV

Max Loan

Primary/Secondary residence

740+

80%

$2.5m

Primary/Secondary residence

740+

80%

$1.5m

Primary/Secondary residence

700-739

75%

$2.5m

Primary/Secondary residence

700-739

75%

$1.5m

Primary/Secondary residence

660-699

65%

$2.5m

Primary/Secondary residence

620-659

60%

$1.5m

Investment property

740+

75%

$1m

Investment property

740+

65%

$2m

Investment property

700-739

70%

$1m

Investment property

700-739

65%

$1.5m

Investment property

660-699

60%

$1m

Occupancy Requirement

Primary Residence


Primary residence or secondary residence is allowed.

Investment Use


Investment use is allowed.

Residency Eligibility

Eligible


  • Valid SSN — must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN).
  • Permanent residents — must provide a valid, unexpired Green Card.
  • Non-permanent residents — eligible with valid visa or Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Ineligible


  • ITIN borrowers are ineligible.
  • Foreign nationals are ineligible.
  • Borrowers without a social security number, or with a number that cannot be validated through the SSA are ineligible.
  • Borrowers with diplomatic immunity are ineligible.
  • Borrowers previously convicted of mortgage fraud are ineligible.

Income Consistency Requirements

Employment History


No income or employment required. Qualification is credit, asset, and collateral-based. DTI not calculated.

Note


Counseling is required and at least one borrower must complete it.

Down Payment Funds

Asset-Based


  • Borrower’s own funds,
  • Large deposits,
  • Gift funds,
  • Retirement (401k / IRA),
  • Sale of assets.

Credit-Based


  • 1–2 months bank statements verifying funds,
  • Large deposits must be sourced,
  • Gift funds allowed with gift letter + proof of transfer (no seasoning required),
  • Retirement funds require withdrawal terms + statements,
  • Asset sales require bill of sale + proof of deposit.

Gift Funds & Rate Buydowns

Gift Funds


  • 100% allowed for down payment & closing costs,
  • Not allowed for reserves.

Temporary Interest Rate Buydowns


  • Not permitted.

Reserves

≤ $1.5 million loan amount


  • 6 months reserves if LTV ≤ 75%,
  • 9 months reserves if LTV > 75%,

$1.5 – $2.5 million loan amount


  • 12 months reserves required regardless of LTV.

Loan Amounts

Minimum Loan Amount


  • Primary residence minimum is $100,000.
  • Investment minimum is $125,000.

Maximum Loan Amount


  • Primary residence maximum is $2,500,000.
  • Investment maximum is $2,000,000.
  • Loan amounts greater than $1,500,000 require two appraisals.

Property Types

Eligible


  • SFR (1–4 units),
  • Condominium,
  • Multi-family (2–4 unit), mixed-use case-by-case,
  • Modular, log homes, mixed-use, rural, up to 20 acres.

Ineligible


  • Manufactured/mobile homes (credit-based),
  • Hawaii lava zones 1 & 2, Puerto Rico, Guam, USVI, Baltimore MD,
  • Properties rated C5/C6 (poor condition),
  • Properties with more than 20 acres.

Seller Contributions

Maximum Contributions


6% maximum.

Allowed Uses


  • Closing costs,
  • Prepaid expenses,
  • Discount points.

Disclaimer – This matrix was published on 10/02/2025. Program guidelines may have changed since then. Please contact Alexis to confirm the most current requirements. For complete details, refer to the Partner Matrices PDF or reach out directly to Alexis for program-specific guidance.

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Alexis Andrade
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS #2553405
alexis@sjmorganple.com