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Non-QM Loans

The Carrington Advantage Series
Prime Advantage
Flexible Advantage Plus
Flexible Advantage
Investor Advantage (DSCR)

The Carrington Advantage Series

Leading in Non-QM Lending

As a leader in Non-QM lending, Carrington Wholesale is here to support you and your borrowers and real estate investors. Here are just a few ways we do that:
  • We write the guidelines and as the end investor, we have the final say
  • Exceptions granted with acceptable compensating factors
  • FICOs 550 and up
  • Our bank statement programs start at 620 FICO
  • No bankruptcy seasoning required
  • Mix and match income documentation, let us show you how
  • Our specialized Non-QM credit, Operations, Support, and Setup Teams only work on Non-QM loans to deliver accuracy and speed
  • New! 40-year loan option available

Non-QM Comparison

Credit Parameters Prime Advantage Flexible Advantage Plus Flexible Advantage Investor Advantage
Mortgage/Rental History 0x30 1x30 0x60 up to 0x120 1x30
BK/FC Seasoning 48 months 36 months 0-24 months 48 months
Max DTI 43% standard (expanded to 50%) 50% standard 43% standard (expanded to 50%) DSCR ≥ 0.75
Residual Income $2,500 + $150/dependent $2,500 + $150/dependent $1,500 + $150/dependent None
Reserves 6, 9, or 12 months based on loan size 6, 12 months 3, 6 months 3 months
LTVs Up to 90% purchase/rate-term 80% cash-out 80% purchase/rate-term 75% cash-out 80% purchase/rate-term 70% cash-out 85% purchase/rate-term 75% cash-out
Max Loan Amount $3.5 million $2 million $1.5 million $2 million
Cash-Out Maximum $750k $500k $250k $750k

Other Parameters Prime Advantage Flexible Advantage Plus Flexible Advantage Investor Advantage
Product Type 15, 30 & 40 year fixed
5/1, 7/1, 10/1 ARM
5/1, 7/1, 10/1 interest only		 15, 30 & 40 year fixed
5/1, 7/1, 10/1 ARM
5/1, 7/1, 10/1 interest only		 15, 30 & 40 year fixed
5/1, 7/1, 10/1 ARM
5/1, 7/1, 10/1 interest only		 15, 30 & 40 year fixed
5/1, 10/1 ARM
5/1, 10/1 interest only
Ineligible States MA, ND (WV: no interest-only) NY: Max Conf Balance + $1 NY: CEMA not allowed MA, ND (WV: no interest-only) NY: Max Conf Balance + $1 NY: CEMA not allowed MA, ND (WV: no interest-only) NY: Max Conf Balance + $1 NY: CEMA not allowed MA, ND
No interest-only in WV
QM Fees Limited to Sect. 32, 5% limit Limited to Sect. 32, 5% limit Limited to Sect. 32, 5% limit Limited to Sect. 32, 5% limit

CARRINGTON PRIME ADVANTAGESM

660 Min FICO - For borrowers who just miss qualifying for Agency or Jumbo financing.

 

Ideal for:

  • Loans that don’t fit government and conventional guidelines
  • Self-employed and alternative documentation borrowers including
    • 1099, P&L, 12 or 24-month bank statements (personal or business), asset depletion, W2 or full-doc
  • Good credit borrowers
Eligible Property Types Include; SFR, PUD, Townhome, Condominium, 2 Unit, Modular and Mixed-Use Properties.

Details

Full Doc Alt Doc
660 Min FICO 660 Min FICO
90% Max LTV 90% Max LTV
  • Loan amounts to $3.5M
  • Cash-out limits to $750,000
  • Up to 50% DTI
  • Mortgage history 0x30x12
  • Seasoning: 48 Mo. from ch. 13,11 or 7 bankruptcy
  • Seasoning: 48 Mo. from foreclosure or short sale
  • Fixed-rate, ARM, & IO ARM options
  • 40-year loan option available

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Tools

CARRINGTON FLEXIBLE ADVANTAGESM PLUS

For borrowers who have recently re-established credit scores 620 and above.

 

Ideal for:

  • Borrowers who are on the road to repairing their credit
  • 620 FICO borrowers who need cash-out up to 75% (see matrix for details)
  • Self-employed or Alt doc (bank statement or W2)

Eligible Property Types Include: SFR, PUD, Townhome, Condominium, 2-4 Unit, Modular, Hobby Farms, and Mixed-Use Properties

Details

Full DocAlt Doc
620 Min FICO620 Min FICO
80% Max LTV80% Max LTV
  • Loan amounts up to $2M
  • Cash-out up to $500K
  • Up to 80% cash-out (full doc & 620+ FICO)
  • Up to 50% DTI
  • 1×30 mortgage lates in the last 12 months
  • Seasoning: 36 Mo. from ch. 13,11 or 7 bankruptcy
  • Seasoning: 36 Mo. from foreclosure or short sale
  • Fixed-rate, ARM, & IO ARM options
  • 40-year loan option available

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Tools

CARRINGTON FLEXIBLE ADVANTAGESM

For borrowers who have recent housing events and FICO down to 550

 

Ideal for:

  • Minimum 550 FICO
  • Consumer credit challenges with consistent housing history
  • Credit grades for 24 Months from housing event to no seasoning required from housing event
  • Documentation-Full Doc (2-Yrs W-2/1099 or 2-Yrs Tax Returns) & Bank Statements, Asset

Eligible Property Types Include: One Unit Single Family Residences (Attached and Detached), PUDs (Attached and Detached), Condos (Low and High Rise), Site Condo, Townhouse, 2-4 Unit Properties, Modular Homes, Hobby Farms, and Mixed-Use Properties.

Details

Full DocAlt Doc
550 Min FICO620 MiN FICO
80% Max LTV80% Max LTV
  • Loan amounts up to $1.5M
  • Cash-out up to $250K
  • Up to 50% DTI
  • Up to 0x120 mortgage lates
  • Seasoning: 1 day from ch. 13,11 or 7 Bankruptcy
  • Seasoning: 1 day from foreclosure or short sale
  • Fixed-rate, ARM, & IO ARM options
  • 40-year loan option available

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Tools

CARRINGTON INVESTOR ADVANTAGE

For property investors who want to skip the income qualifying process

 

Ideal for:

  • First-time investors
  • Investors who need cash-out (up to 750k)
  • No residual income required

Eligible Property Types: One Unit Single Family Residences (Attached and Detached), PUDs (Attached and Detached), Condos (Low and High Rise), Site Condo, Townhouse, 2-4 Unit Properties, Modular Homes

Details

  • 620 Min FICO
  • 85% MAX LTV
  • No income documentation required
  • No employment verification
  • Minimum 3 months reserves
  • Up to $2M
  • Up to $750k cash-out
  • Minimum DSCR .75
  • Fixed-rate, ARM, & IO ARM options
  • 40-year loan option available

Documents

Tools

 

No State Licensing Required in These States*

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Washington DC
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

*This product is available to mortgage brokers who are approved and in good standing with Carrington and have a NMLS ID. Certain investment property loans do not require state-specific licensing.

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