What is a non-conforming home loan?
We understand that in real life everyone’s situation is different - not everyone will tick all the boxes required by the banks and other mainstream lenders. Non-conforming home loans may offer an alternative option to home loan success for some of these borrowers.
What's a non-conforming loan?
A non-conforming home loan is a home loan designed for borrowers who don’t conform to the major banks' standard loan criteria. It is the opposite of what’s known as a ‘prime’ home loan.
Who is a non-conforming loan for?
Non-conforming home loans are typically used by home buyers who don’t tick all of the traditional boxes required to apply for a prime home loan. There are several reasons a borrower may decide to apply for a non-conforming loan - perhaps they’re self-employed, don’t have the required proof of income, or have a few dents in their credit record.
Am I a non-conforming borrower?
If you’ve ever been declined for a home loan because you're self-employed, don't have up to date financial records or have a poor credit history, then your home loan application may be referred to as 'non-conforming' or ‘specialist’.
We understand that if you’ve been rejected for a home loan then it can be disappointing – but all is not lost. We understand that real life happens, and our flexible and individual approach has helped provide an alternative approach to borrowers since 2000.
We could help borrowers in the following circumstances:
- Self-employed – you've recently started a business
- Poor credit history – previously declared bankrupt or a history of credit defaults
- Have an ATO debt you need to pay out
- Have a solid income, but not much of a deposit
- Have a deposit but it’s an inheritance or a gift
- Have non-standard income – work part-time or are a contractor, or have irregular income as a business owner
- Have multiple debts to consolidate such as personal loans, credit cards or business debt
- You’re nearing retirement and have been declined by major bank
We're here to help
While we don’t offer low doc loans, we can help with alternative documentation (Alt Doc) loans - a home loan that requires alternative documents to a standard ‘prime’ loan.
Whether you have full documentation or are interested to learn more about alternative documentation loans, contact one of our Lending Specialists on 137 377 or enquire online. Alternatively speak to an accredited Pepper Money broker.
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