Non-QM Loans in Chicago, IL
Find lenders offering non-qm loans in the Chicago, including Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 33 lenders.
Which Non-QM lenders serve Chicago?
33 lenders offering non-qm loans in the Chicago, IL area.
A&D Mortgage
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wholesale non-QM lender. DSCR loans with 0 minimum DSCR, 80% max LTV, min FICO 620.
Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions
Atlanta, GA
Major non-QM and DSCR lender. Investor cash flow loans up to $1.5M. 40-year terms with interest-only options. No limit on properties.
Athas Capital Group
CA
Wholesale non-QM lender offering bank statement, DSCR, asset qualifier, and foreign national programs.
Carrington Mortgage Services
Anaheim, CA
Non-QM specialist accepting credit scores as low as 500-550. Programs for borrowers with recent bankruptcy, foreclosure, or non-traditional income. Government and conventional loans too.
CrossCountry Mortgage
Cleveland, OH
Large national lender offering DSCR, bank statement, and non-QM mortgage products alongside conventional and government loans.
Defy Mortgage
FL
DSCR lender with flexible terms. Accepts DSCR as low as 0.75 or no ratio. Up to 85% LTV on SFR purchases. Available in 35+ states.
Griffin Funding
CA
Nationwide DSCR lender. No income verification, DSCR as low as 0.75. Up to $5M loan amounts. Also offers VA, conventional, and non-QM loans.
JMAC Lending
CA
DSCR loans available in select states. Min DSCR 0.75, max LTV 75%, min FICO 660-700.
New American Funding
Tustin, CA
Large national lender offering non-QM programs including bank statement loans, asset-based loans, and jumbo non-QM. Max loan $2.5M. Also offers conventional and government loans.
North American Savings Bank
Kansas City, MO
Offers 11 types of non-QM loans including bank statement, asset depletion, DSCR, and bridge. 100,000+ mortgages closed since 2010, $30B+ loaned.
Rocket Mortgage
Detroit, MI
Nation's largest online home lender. Offers some non-QM products alongside conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo loans. Fully digital application process.
Sprout Mortgage
New York, NY
Non-QM wholesale lender. Bank statement, asset depletion, foreign national, and investor programs.
Truss Financial Group
CA
Tailored DSCR and non-QM mortgage solutions. 30-year fixed DSCR loans from $100K to $3M. Also offers 'no ratio' loans.
Acra Lending
CA
Wholesale non-QM lender with a dedicated DSCR program for investment properties. Offers bank statement, asset qualifier, and foreign national programs alongside DSCR.
Arc Home
NJ
Wholesale and correspondent lender offering DSCR loans for real estate investors. Part of Angelo Gordon's platform with competitive non-QM pricing.
What does the Chicago commercial real estate market look like?
Chicago is the third-largest commercial real estate market in the U.S., with a downtown Loop and River North office market totaling over 150 million square feet, a sprawling suburban office landscape across the I-88, I-90, and Lake County corridors, and one of the nation's largest industrial markets centered on the I-55 and I-80 logistics corridors. Fulton Market/West Loop has emerged as the city's premier tech and creative office district, attracting Google, McDonald's relocated headquarters, Salesforce, and numerous venture-backed startups. The city's unmatched rail and intermodal infrastructure — six Class I railroads converge here — makes the Chicagoland industrial market essential for national distribution networks. The South and West Loop have seen substantial mixed-use and residential conversion as older office buildings adapt to changing demand.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Fulton Market/West Loop tech and creative office cluster with Google and McDonald's HQ
- ●Six Class I railroad convergence and I-55/I-80 intermodal logistics hub
- ●O'Hare Airport modernization and adjacent suburban office and industrial parks
- ●Life sciences corridor expanding from the Illinois Medical District through University of Chicago
Market Insight
Cook County assesses commercial property at a 25% level of market value compared to 10% for residential, and when combined with the state equalization factor and local school district levies, effective commercial property tax rates in some Chicago neighborhoods exceed 4% of market value — among the highest in the nation.
How do non-qm loans work in Chicago, Illinois?
Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) loans are for borrowers who don't meet conventional lending criteria — self-employed, irregular income, recent credit events, or foreign nationals. They use alternative documentation like bank statements, asset depletion, or property cash flow to qualify. In the Chicago metro area, borrowers can access 33 lenders offering Non-QM financing, including Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $100K to $5M with rates from 6.5% - 10%.
Who should consider non-qm loans?
- Self-employed borrowers
- Bank statement borrowers
- Foreign nationals
- Recent credit events (bankruptcy, foreclosure)
What are the key requirements?
- Alternative income documentation
- Down payment 10-25%
- Property appraisal
- Minimum credit score varies (580-680)
Advantages
- ✓Alternative income documentation
- ✓Flexible credit requirements
- ✓Available soon after credit events
- ✓Interest-only options
Considerations
- •Higher rates than conventional
- •Larger down payment
- •Limited lender options
- •May require reserves
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