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Non-QM Loans in Houston, TX

Find lenders offering non-qm loans in the Houston, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 33 lenders.

Lenders
33
Typical Rate
6.5% - 10%
Down Payment
10-25%
Term
15-30 years
Closing Time
2-4 weeks

Which Non-QM lenders serve Houston?

33 lenders offering non-qm loans in the Houston, TX area.

Finance of America

Local

Plano, TX

National lender with DSCR rental property loans through its commercial division. Also offers reverse mortgages and business purpose lending for investors.

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MortgageRight

Local

Austin, TX

National wholesale lender with DSCR programs for rental property investors. Offers competitive rates with streamlined processing for investment properties.

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A&D Mortgage

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wholesale non-QM lender. DSCR loans with 0 minimum DSCR, 80% max LTV, min FICO 620.

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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.

$100K – $2M
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Athas Capital Group

CA

Wholesale non-QM lender offering bank statement, DSCR, asset qualifier, and foreign national programs.

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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.

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CrossCountry Mortgage

Cleveland, OH

Large national lender offering DSCR, bank statement, and non-QM mortgage products alongside conventional and government loans.

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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.

$100K – $3M
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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.

$100K – $5M
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JMAC Lending

CA

DSCR loans available in select states. Min DSCR 0.75, max LTV 75%, min FICO 660-700.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sprout Mortgage

New York, NY

Non-QM wholesale lender. Bank statement, asset depletion, foreign national, and investor programs.

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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.

$100K – $3M
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What does the Houston commercial real estate market look like?

Houston is the energy capital of the world, with the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sector forming the backbone of the office and industrial CRE markets, though the city has significantly diversified into healthcare, life sciences, and aerospace. The Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex with over 60 institutions — is a primary driver of medical office, lab, and hospitality demand in the Midtown and Med Center corridors. The Energy Corridor along I-10 West and the Westchase District are established office submarkets for energy companies, while the Port of Houston's industrial complex along the Ship Channel generates massive demand for petrochemical, refining, and logistics facilities. The Katy Freeway corridor and The Woodlands master-planned community are the metro's most active suburban growth nodes for mixed-use and corporate campus development.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, anchoring healthcare and life sciences CRE demand
  • Energy sector headquarters including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, and Halliburton
  • Port of Houston, the nation's largest port by foreign waterborne tonnage, driving Ship Channel industrial development
  • NASA Johnson Space Center and the Clear Lake aerospace corridor

Market Insight

Houston has no zoning ordinance, making it the largest U.S. city without traditional zoning — which provides developers greater flexibility in land use but requires careful due diligence on deed restrictions, municipal utility districts, and flood plain regulations.

How do non-qm loans work in Houston, Texas?

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 Houston metro area, borrowers can access 33 lenders offering Non-QM financing, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, 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

Non-QM Loans in Houston FAQ

How many Non-QM lenders serve Houston, TX?
There are 33 lenders offering non-qm loans in the Houston metro area. Of these, 2 are headquartered in Texas, including Finance of America, MortgageRight. Loan amounts typically range from 100K to 5M with rates from 6.5% - 10%.
What are Non-QM loan rates in Houston?
Non-QM loan rates in Houston typically range from 6.5% - 10%, though exact rates depend on factors like your credit score, the property's cash flow, and loan-to-value ratio. Down payments usually run 10-25%, and closing can take 2-4 weeks. Compare multiple Houston-area lenders to find the best terms for your deal.
What is a bank statement loan?
A type of Non-QM loan where you qualify using 12-24 months of personal or business bank statements instead of tax returns or W-2s. Popular with self-employed borrowers whose tax returns don't reflect their actual income.
Are Non-QM loans safe?
Yes. Non-QM doesn't mean subprime. These are legitimate mortgage products with responsible underwriting — they just use different documentation methods than conventional loans. They became more regulated after the 2008 crisis.

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