What does Non-QM actually mean?

Non-Qualified Mortgage — a loan that doesn't meet the CFPB's Qualified Mortgage safe-harbor criteria, usually because of documentation type, DTI structure, or product features. It does not mean the loan skips ability-to-repay analysis.

What's the difference between Non-QM and conventional?

Conventional follows Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines and uses tax returns / W-2s for income. Non-QM uses alternative documentation (bank statements, P&L, assets, DSCR) and isn't sold to Fannie/Freddie — it's held by investors who specialize in this paper.

How long after a bankruptcy can I get a Non-QM loan?

Many Non-QM programs allow financing as soon as one day out of bankruptcy with the right down payment and pricing, vs. 2–4 years on conventional/FHA. Specifics vary by program.

Can I use Non-QM for an investment property?

Yes — DSCR is the most common Non-QM investor program. The property's rent vs. PITI ratio drives qualification, with no personal income documentation required.

Are Non-QM loans more expensive?

Generally yes. Expect a rate premium over comparable conventional loans, plus origination fees that may be slightly higher. The premium pays for documentation flexibility and faster credit-event eligibility.

Who actually holds Non-QM loans after closing?

Non-QM loans are typically pooled and sold to private-label investors who specialize in non-agency residential mortgage paper. They don't go to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

Can I refinance a Non-QM loan into a conventional loan later?

Yes, and many borrowers do exactly that — use Non-QM to close on a purchase quickly, then refinance into a conventional loan once they've seasoned enough tax returns to qualify the traditional way.

Non-QM Loans in Kansas City, KS | Limits, Requirements

Self-employed borrowers, bank-statement income, asset depletion, and other non-traditional documentation paths.

Borrowers in Kansas City, Kansas can use Non-QM financing for primary residences in most cases, subject to the 2026 loan limit applicable to Kansas. Talk to a licensed loan officer to confirm eligibility for your situation — credit, debt-to-income ratio, and property type all factor into approval.

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Non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) loans serve borrowers who can document the ability to repay but don't fit the standard Fannie/Freddie or government boxes — self-employed borrowers using bank statements, real-estate investors using rental cash flow, asset-rich/income-light borrowers, foreign nationals, and borrowers with recent credit events outside the conventional waiting periods.

Non-QM is most useful in Kansas City, Kansas for borrowers whose tax returns or recent credit history don't tell the full story — self-employed buyers, investors, and applicants outside the conventional waiting periods. Lenders specializing in Non-QM are fewer in number than conventional shops, so ask any loan officer you contact whether they actively place Non-QM business and which specific programs (bank statement, DSCR, asset depletion, ITIN) they have priced. Verify any loan officer's current licensing through NMLS Consumer Access before applying. MLO Finder is a directory, not a lender.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a loan offer, rate quote, or commitment to lend. Verify any loan officer's current licensing through NMLS Consumer Access. MLO Finder is a directory, not a lender, and does not originate loans.

Non-QM Loans in Kansas City, KS

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