Asset-Qualifying Loan

An income qualification program that allows borrowers to use eligible assets as a form of income for loan approval.

Underwriting at a glance

Minimum FICO
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Max LTV (purchase / rate-term)
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Max LTV (cash-out)
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Minimum DSCR
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Loan amount
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Documentation
asset-depletion, alt-doc
Property types
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States
most states

Highlights

  • Allows use of eligible assets as income for qualification
  • Qualify based on liquid assets instead of employment income
  • 100% of checking, savings, and money market accounts included
  • 80% of publicly traded stocks and bonds included
  • Vested retirement accounts eligible at 60% or 70% based on age
  • CDs eligible at 100% of pre-maturity surrender value
  • Requires 3 months of asset seasoning
  • Assets must be seasoned for three consecutive months
  • Leverage stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts
  • Increase purchasing power without liquidating investments
  • Use assets as stand-alone income source
  • Combine with W-2 or bank statement income
  • Ideal for retirees and high-net-worth clients
  • Eliminates need for gift funds or co-signers

Want to see if you qualify?

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Program guidelines and rates can change at any time without notice. Last confirmed 5/19/2026. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS info available on request.