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88 programs

Private Client & Equity

Jumbo Mortgages

What it is

Financing above the applicable conforming loan limit, built around liquidity, reserves, income complexity and the full balance-sheet strategy.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers and homeowners financing higher-value primary residences or second homes.

What problem it may solve

  • High-value home purchase
  • Rate-and-term refinance
  • Complex compensation or multiple income streams

Important considerations

Compare total liquidity after closing, reserve expectations and the cost of tying up additional cash.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Super-Jumbo Mortgages

What it is

Large-balance residential financing that typically demands a deeper review of assets, reserves, concentration risk and the borrower’s complete financial picture.

Who it may fit

Private clients purchasing or refinancing exceptional Texas residences with loan needs beyond ordinary jumbo channels.

What problem it may solve

  • Luxury primary residence
  • Very large second-home financing
  • Complex or concentrated asset profiles

Important considerations

Lender appetite, reserve requirements and relationship pricing can matter as much as the note rate.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

HELOCs

What it is

A revolving home-equity line that may create flexible access to liquidity without replacing an advantageous first mortgage.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners who want reusable access to qualified home equity for planned or variable expenses.

What problem it may solve

  • Renovation or major purchase
  • Liquidity reserve
  • Strategic debt or investment funding

Important considerations

Compare draw period, repayment terms, variable-rate risk, fees and the value of preserving the existing first mortgage.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

High-Limit HELOCs

What it is

Larger revolving equity lines for qualified borrowers with substantial property equity, liquidity and a high-limit use case.

Who it may fit

Affluent Texas homeowners seeking more equity access than a standard HELOC channel may provide.

What problem it may solve

  • Large renovation
  • Business or investment liquidity
  • Balance-sheet flexibility

Important considerations

High limits can carry tighter combined-loan-to-value, reserve, credit and property requirements.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Home-Equity Loans

What it is

A closed-end loan secured by available home equity, generally providing a fixed amount with a defined repayment schedule.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners who prefer a known lump sum and predictable repayment structure.

What problem it may solve

  • Defined renovation budget
  • Large one-time expense
  • Consolidating eligible obligations

Important considerations

Compare fixed-payment certainty against closing costs, lien position and the flexibility of a revolving line.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Closed-End Second Mortgages

What it is

A second-lien mortgage with a fixed principal amount and defined term that can preserve an existing first-lien structure.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners who need a specific amount of equity and do not need a reusable credit line.

What problem it may solve

  • Fixed project cost
  • Piggyback financing
  • Preserving a low-rate first mortgage

Important considerations

The combined payment, blended rate and total cost should be compared with a first-lien refinance.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Investment-Property HELOCs

What it is

A business-purpose revolving line secured by an eligible investment property, when available through an approved lender.

Who it may fit

Qualified investors seeking repeatable access to equity without fully refinancing an investment property.

What problem it may solve

  • Acquisition liquidity
  • Renovation capital
  • Portfolio reserve management

Important considerations

Availability is narrower than owner-occupied HELOCs; confirm property, lien, draw and prepayment terms.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing Available only when an approved lender offers the property, state and lien structure.

Private Client & Equity

HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refinance

What it is

A decision page for comparing a second-lien line with replacement of the first mortgage to access qualified Texas home equity.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners deciding whether to preserve an existing first mortgage or replace it with a larger new loan.

What problem it may solve

  • Protecting an advantageous first rate
  • Accessing a defined or variable amount
  • Comparing payment and closing-cost tradeoffs

Important considerations

Model the blended rate, payment, closing costs, draw behavior and expected holding period—not just one advertised rate.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Texas Home-Equity and HELOC Rules

What it is

Plain-language education on the special constitutional and transaction rules that can affect loans secured by a Texas homestead.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners evaluating a HELOC, home-equity loan or cash-out refinance.

What problem it may solve

  • Understanding Texas homestead limits
  • Planning a second-lien transaction
  • Comparing equity-access structures

Important considerations

A Texas home-equity transaction requires property-specific and legal-document review; general education cannot determine eligibility.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending This page is educational and not legal advice.

Private Client & Equity

Texas Section 50(a)(6) Cash-Out Refinancing

What it is

Texas homestead cash-out refinancing structured under the state’s Section 50(a)(6) home-equity framework.

Who it may fit

Eligible Texas homeowners who want to replace an existing mortgage and receive permitted equity proceeds.

What problem it may solve

  • Qualified debt restructuring
  • Major capital need
  • Replacing an existing Texas cash-out lien

Important considerations

Compare the new first-mortgage cost with second-lien alternatives and verify every constitutional condition.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending Subject to Texas constitutional requirements and property-specific review.

Private Client & Equity

Asset-Depletion Loans

What it is

An alternative qualification method that converts eligible assets into a calculated income stream under a lender’s formula.

Who it may fit

High-net-worth Texas borrowers whose balance sheet is stronger than the recurring income shown on traditional documents.

What problem it may solve

  • Retired or semi-retired borrower
  • Concentrated investment assets
  • Low taxable income with substantial liquidity

Important considerations

Eligible asset types, depletion formulas, age, reserves and double-counting rules vary by lender.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Asset-Utilization Loans

What it is

Lender-specific qualification that uses eligible liquid assets as a primary capacity measure for a residential mortgage.

Who it may fit

Private clients with meaningful verifiable assets and nontraditional or deliberately managed income.

What problem it may solve

  • Portfolio-based wealth
  • Recent retirement
  • Complex tax planning

Important considerations

Do not assume every asset counts equally; liquidity, seasoning, ownership and required reserves are central.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Second-Home Financing

What it is

Financing for an eligible Texas second home with occupancy, property and borrower requirements distinct from an investment property.

Who it may fit

Borrowers purchasing a genuine second residence for personal use in Texas.

What problem it may solve

  • Vacation residence
  • Family-use property
  • Seasonal Texas home

Important considerations

Confirm that the intended use meets second-home rules; rental or business use can change the program category.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Private Client & Equity

Bridge Financing

What it is

Short-term residential financing designed around an identified transition, sale or liquidity event.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas homeowners and private clients who need timing flexibility between two transactions.

What problem it may solve

  • Buy before selling
  • Temporary liquidity gap
  • Transition between properties

Important considerations

The exit must be realistic; carry costs, sale timing, recourse and extension terms can change the risk quickly.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Investor & Non-QM

DSCR Loans

What it is

Business-purpose investment-property financing that evaluates the property’s rental cash flow under the lender’s debt-service-coverage method.

Who it may fit

Real-estate investors seeking qualification centered more on property income than personal debt-to-income calculations.

What problem it may solve

  • Long-term rental purchase
  • Rental refinance
  • Portfolio growth

Important considerations

Study the lender’s rent method, ratio calculation, reserves, prepayment and appraisal—not just whether the ratio passes.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Long-Term Rental Financing

What it is

Capital for stabilized or stabilizing residential rental property held for recurring tenant income and long-term appreciation.

Who it may fit

Investors acquiring or refinancing single-family and eligible residential rental assets.

What problem it may solve

  • Buy-and-hold acquisition
  • Seasoned rental refinance
  • Portfolio standardization

Important considerations

Model real operating costs, vacancy, repairs and prepayment—not only gross rent and principal-and-interest payment.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Short-Term Rental and Airbnb Financing

What it is

Business-purpose financing for eligible properties operated or intended as short-term rentals, subject to lender and local-market acceptance.

Who it may fit

Investors with a documented or supportable short-term rental strategy.

What problem it may solve

  • Vacation-rental purchase
  • Existing STR refinance
  • Portfolio expansion

Important considerations

Local legality, seasonality, management cost and the lender’s revenue method can determine whether the deal works.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Portfolio Investor Loans

What it is

Financing designed for operators managing multiple rental properties, obligations, entities and acquisition plans.

Who it may fit

Experienced investors who need a repeatable capital strategy across several properties.

What problem it may solve

  • Multi-property growth
  • Portfolio restructure
  • Cross-property capital planning

Important considerations

Optimize the entire portfolio’s leverage, liquidity and maturities instead of solving one address in isolation.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Bank-Statement Loans

What it is

Alternative-documentation financing that evaluates eligible bank deposits under a lender-specific income calculation.

Who it may fit

Self-employed borrowers and investors whose tax returns do not fully reflect usable business cash flow.

What problem it may solve

  • Business-owner investment purchase
  • Self-employed rental acquisition
  • Alternative-documentation refinance

Important considerations

The expense factor, excluded deposits, statement period, business ownership and ending liquidity drive the real result.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer residential; nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment financing

Investor & Non-QM

1099-Only Loans

What it is

Alternative qualification using eligible 1099 income and a lender-defined expense treatment instead of a full traditional tax-return analysis.

Who it may fit

Independent contractors and commission professionals with stable, documentable 1099 earnings.

What problem it may solve

  • Contract professional
  • Commission-based income
  • Self-employed investment strategy

Important considerations

Verify history, expense treatment, current-year continuity and whether bank statements or P&L support is also required.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer residential; nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment financing

Investor & Non-QM

Profit-and-Loss-Only Loans

What it is

Alternative-documentation lending using an eligible business profit-and-loss statement under an approved lender methodology.

Who it may fit

Established business owners whose recent operating performance is stronger than historical taxable income.

What problem it may solve

  • Business-owner mortgage
  • Recent earnings growth
  • Tax-efficient income profile

Important considerations

CPA or preparer requirements, business history, deposits and expense reasonableness can control the result.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer residential; nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment financing

Investor & Non-QM

No-Ratio Investor Loans

What it is

A narrow business-purpose category that may not calculate traditional personal debt-to-income or a standard DSCR ratio, subject to strong compensating factors.

Who it may fit

Qualified investors with substantial equity, liquidity or a property scenario that does not fit ordinary cash-flow documentation.

What problem it may solve

  • Low-leverage acquisition
  • Unusual rent documentation
  • Transitional investment property

Important considerations

No-ratio does not mean no underwriting; leverage, credit, liquidity, property and exit requirements are often more conservative.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Alternative-Documentation Loans

What it is

A broad Non-QM category using approved documentation other than the standard agency income package.

Who it may fit

Borrowers and investors with legitimate capacity that is poorly represented by conventional tax-return or W-2 analysis.

What problem it may solve

  • Self-employed income
  • Asset-based qualification
  • Property-cash-flow qualification

Important considerations

Choose the documentation method that matches the facts; forcing a file into the wrong method creates cost and execution risk.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer residential; nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment financing

Investor & Non-QM

Investor Cash-Flow Programs

What it is

Business-purpose loan structures that analyze eligible property revenue and debt obligations to support investment financing.

Who it may fit

Investors prioritizing the asset’s operating performance over personal income calculations.

What problem it may solve

  • Rental acquisition
  • Portfolio refinance
  • Stabilized cash-flow property

Important considerations

Understand whether the lender uses actual lease, market rent, short-term history or another revenue source.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Foreign-National Investor Loans

What it is

Business-purpose investment-property financing for eligible non-U.S. citizens who meet lender identity, asset, visa and property requirements.

Who it may fit

Qualified foreign-national investors acquiring or refinancing U.S. investment real estate.

What problem it may solve

  • U.S. rental acquisition
  • International portfolio diversification
  • Entity-held investment property

Important considerations

Visa status, U.S. credit, reserves, source of funds, entity structure and jurisdiction vary by lender.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

ITIN Investment Programs

What it is

Business-purpose investment financing for eligible borrowers using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number under an approved lender program.

Who it may fit

Qualified investors who file or identify with an ITIN rather than a Social Security number.

What problem it may solve

  • Rental purchase
  • Investment refinance
  • Entity-held real estate

Important considerations

Identity, credit history, residency, asset sourcing and lender overlays require early review.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Recent-Credit-Event Programs

What it is

Specialty Non-QM financing that may consider eligible borrowers after a more recent bankruptcy, foreclosure, short sale or other major credit event.

Who it may fit

Investors with a recovered financial profile who remain inside standard agency waiting periods.

What problem it may solve

  • Post-bankruptcy investment
  • Post-foreclosure acquisition
  • Re-established credit profile

Important considerations

Time since event, explanation, re-established credit, leverage and pricing all matter; approval is never automatic.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Fix-and-Flip Loans

What it is

Short-term business-purpose financing for acquisition and eligible renovation of property intended for resale or another defined exit.

Who it may fit

Experienced or well-prepared investors with a credible scope, budget, timeline and exit.

What problem it may solve

  • Acquisition plus renovation
  • Auction or fast close
  • Value-add resale

Important considerations

Budget contingency, draw mechanics, interest carry and realistic after-repair value are more important than a perfect spreadsheet.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Ground-Up Construction Loans

What it is

Business-purpose construction capital for eligible residential investment projects from land or foundation through completion.

Who it may fit

Builders and investors with plans, permits, budget, experience and a defined sale or hold strategy.

What problem it may solve

  • Spec construction
  • Build-to-rent
  • Small residential development

Important considerations

Land basis, permits, builder capability, contingency, draws, completion value and takeout plan determine feasibility.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Rental Portfolio Refinancing

What it is

Refinancing strategy across multiple rental assets to improve maturity, cash flow, leverage or operational simplicity.

Who it may fit

Portfolio owners managing several financed properties and competing capital needs.

What problem it may solve

  • Consolidate maturities
  • Release equity
  • Replace short-term debt

Important considerations

A global model can reveal concentration, cross-collateralization and liquidity risks hidden by property-by-property quotes.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Investment-Property Cash-Out Refinance

What it is

Business-purpose refinancing that may release eligible equity from a residential investment property.

Who it may fit

Investors seeking acquisition capital, renovation funds, reserves or balance-sheet restructuring.

What problem it may solve

  • Fund another acquisition
  • Recapitalize completed improvements
  • Restructure investment debt

Important considerations

Compare new debt service, leverage, seasoning, prepayment and use of proceeds against a second-lien or sale strategy.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

5–8 Unit Financing

What it is

Specialty financing for eligible residential investment properties with five to eight units, a segment between ordinary one-to-four-unit and larger multifamily lending.

Who it may fit

Investors acquiring or refinancing small-balance multifamily properties.

What problem it may solve

  • Apartment acquisition
  • Small portfolio hold
  • Property stabilization

Important considerations

Unit count, zoning, leases, condition and whether the lender treats the asset as residential or commercial must be established early.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Investor & Non-QM

Private-Money and Hard-Money Solutions

What it is

Asset-focused short-term business-purpose capital for eligible acquisitions, transitions or projects where speed and collateral carry more weight.

Who it may fit

Investors with a defined value creation plan and credible near-term exit.

What problem it may solve

  • Fast acquisition
  • Distressed or transitional property
  • Bridge to renovation or permanent debt

Important considerations

Cost, fees, default terms, extension rights, draw controls and exit execution deserve more attention than headline speed.

Geographic and property limits

Nationwide qualifying business-purpose investment-property financing

Commercial Financing

Commercial Real-Estate Loans

What it is

Capital for eligible income-producing or owner-occupied commercial property, matched to property economics, sponsorship and business plan.

Who it may fit

Investors, business owners and developers financing commercial real estate outside excluded jurisdictions.

What problem it may solve

  • Acquisition
  • Refinance
  • Construction or recapitalization

Important considerations

Select the lender class and debt structure that fit the actual property stage and ownership plan.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Multifamily Financing

What it is

Financing for eligible apartment and multifamily properties, from small-balance acquisitions to larger stabilized or transitional assets.

Who it may fit

Sponsors acquiring, refinancing, renovating or developing multifamily housing.

What problem it may solve

  • Apartment acquisition
  • Value-add renovation
  • Permanent refinance

Important considerations

Unit economics, rent roll quality, expenses, occupancy, capex and sponsor experience control the structure.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Mixed-Use Financing

What it is

Financing for eligible properties combining residential and commercial uses under one collateral and operating plan.

Who it may fit

Investors and owner-users financing buildings with more than one property use.

What problem it may solve

  • Retail with apartments
  • Office with residential units
  • Neighborhood mixed-use acquisition

Important considerations

The residential-commercial mix, zoning, income allocation and lender property classification must be clear.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Office Property Loans

What it is

Commercial financing for eligible office assets, evaluated around tenant durability, rollover, market demand and sponsor plan.

Who it may fit

Owner-users and investors purchasing, refinancing or repositioning office property.

What problem it may solve

  • Professional office acquisition
  • Owner-user building
  • Office refinance

Important considerations

Tenant concentration, near-term rollover, occupancy trends and conversion assumptions require disciplined review.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Retail Property Loans

What it is

Financing for eligible single-tenant, multi-tenant and owner-occupied retail real estate.

Who it may fit

Sponsors and operating businesses financing neighborhood, service or destination retail assets.

What problem it may solve

  • Retail center acquisition
  • Owner-occupied storefront
  • Tenant-improvement or refinance

Important considerations

Tenant credit, sales exposure, lease term, co-tenancy and property adaptability affect proceeds and pricing.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Industrial and Warehouse Loans

What it is

Commercial capital for eligible warehouse, distribution, flex and light-industrial properties.

Who it may fit

Investors and operating companies financing industrial or logistics-oriented real estate.

What problem it may solve

  • Warehouse acquisition
  • Owner-user facility
  • Industrial development or refinance

Important considerations

Clear height, loading, power, environmental condition, tenant use and market liquidity shape underwriting.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Medical and Dental Property Loans

What it is

Financing for eligible medical, dental and healthcare-oriented real estate, including owner-occupied facilities.

Who it may fit

Practices, physicians, dentists and investors financing specialized healthcare property.

What problem it may solve

  • Practice acquisition with real estate
  • Medical office purchase
  • Build-out or refinance

Important considerations

Separate real-estate value from business value, equipment and specialized build-out when sizing the request.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Hospitality Financing

What it is

Specialized capital for eligible hotels and hospitality assets based on brand, operations, seasonality, market and sponsor strength.

Who it may fit

Experienced hospitality sponsors acquiring, renovating or refinancing lodging properties.

What problem it may solve

  • Hotel acquisition
  • Property-improvement plan
  • Bridge to stabilization

Important considerations

Trailing performance, franchise requirements, management, reserve needs and cyclical risk create a specialized underwrite.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Self-Storage Financing

What it is

Financing for eligible stabilized, expanding or developing self-storage facilities.

Who it may fit

Operators and investors financing storage assets with supportable demand and operating performance.

What problem it may solve

  • Facility acquisition
  • Expansion
  • Construction or refinance

Important considerations

Unit mix, economic occupancy, management, supply pipeline and lease-up assumptions drive the analysis.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Mobile-Home Park Financing

What it is

Commercial financing for eligible manufactured-housing communities and mobile-home parks.

Who it may fit

Qualified park owners and sponsors acquiring, improving or refinancing communities.

What problem it may solve

  • Park acquisition
  • Infrastructure improvement
  • Stabilized refinance

Important considerations

Owned homes, tenant-owned homes, utilities, roads, permits, vacancy and capex must be separated and understood.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

RV Park Financing

What it is

Commercial capital for eligible recreational-vehicle parks and related hospitality-style operating properties.

Who it may fit

Experienced operators financing acquisition, expansion or refinance of RV communities.

What problem it may solve

  • RV park acquisition
  • Site expansion
  • Stabilization refinance

Important considerations

Daily, monthly and seasonal revenue, amenities, utilities and business-operation risk must be normalized.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate

What it is

Financing for eligible real estate occupied by the borrower’s operating business.

Who it may fit

Established businesses purchasing, constructing or refinancing their own facility.

What problem it may solve

  • Buy the business location
  • Expand into a larger facility
  • Refinance owner-user property

Important considerations

Underwrite both property value and the operating company’s ability to support the obligation.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Commercial Construction Loans

What it is

Construction financing for eligible income-producing or owner-occupied commercial projects.

Who it may fit

Developers and businesses with controlled land, complete plans, budget, approvals and a credible completion strategy.

What problem it may solve

  • Owner-user construction
  • Income-property development
  • Major redevelopment

Important considerations

Equity basis, entitlements, guaranteed maximum price, contingency, draws and takeout are core credit issues.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Land Acquisition Loans

What it is

Capital for eligible land purchases tied to a credible business-purpose development or hold strategy.

Who it may fit

Sponsors acquiring land with defined zoning, entitlement, infrastructure and exit assumptions.

What problem it may solve

  • Development site acquisition
  • Commercial land hold
  • Assemblage

Important considerations

Raw land is not a building: entitlement, access, utilities, carry and exit risk usually reduce leverage.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Development Financing

What it is

Capital for eligible horizontal development, infrastructure and project creation before or alongside vertical construction.

Who it may fit

Experienced developers with site control, approvals, detailed budget and a market-supported exit.

What problem it may solve

  • Lot development
  • Infrastructure and entitlement
  • Phased project execution

Important considerations

Sources and uses, absorption, contingency, guarantor liquidity and phased funding must withstand delay.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Commercial Bridge Loans

What it is

Short-term commercial debt for eligible acquisition, stabilization, lease-up, renovation or another defined transition.

Who it may fit

Sponsors with a credible value-creation plan and identifiable refinance, sale or permanent-debt exit.

What problem it may solve

  • Fast acquisition
  • Lease-up or renovation
  • Maturity replacement

Important considerations

Extension rights, interest reserve, covenants, recourse and exit timing can matter more than initial leverage.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Permanent Commercial Financing

What it is

Longer-term debt for eligible stabilized commercial assets with durable cash flow and ownership plans.

Who it may fit

Sponsors holding stabilized property after acquisition, construction or lease-up.

What problem it may solve

  • Acquisition of stabilized asset
  • Bridge takeout
  • Long-term refinance

Important considerations

Match amortization, fixed period, covenants, recourse and prepayment to the expected hold.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Commercial Refinance

What it is

Replacement or restructuring of existing eligible commercial-property debt around current value, cash flow and business plan.

Who it may fit

Owners facing maturity, improving terms or moving from transitional to permanent capital.

What problem it may solve

  • Maturity refinance
  • Bridge takeout
  • Term or amortization change

Important considerations

Start before maturity pressure; appraisal, lender process, environmental work and third-party reports take time.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Commercial Cash-Out Financing

What it is

Eligible commercial refinancing that releases a portion of property equity for an approved business purpose.

Who it may fit

Commercial property owners recapitalizing an asset, funding improvements or deploying capital elsewhere.

What problem it may solve

  • Return invested capital
  • Fund business expansion
  • Property improvement or new acquisition

Important considerations

New leverage must remain supportable after realistic expenses, reserves and any change in debt service.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

SBA 7(a) Financing

What it is

Government-guaranteed small-business financing that may support eligible business acquisition, real estate, working capital and other approved uses through participating lenders.

Who it may fit

Eligible operating businesses with a sound business purpose and repayment ability.

What problem it may solve

  • Business acquisition
  • Owner-occupied real estate
  • Working capital with eligible project costs

Important considerations

Separate eligible business uses, equity injection, collateral, guaranties and lender/SBA requirements early.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

SBA 504 Financing

What it is

Long-term fixed-asset financing delivered through an eligible lender and Certified Development Company structure for qualifying owner-occupied projects.

Who it may fit

Growing eligible businesses purchasing or improving major fixed assets such as owner-occupied real estate and equipment.

What problem it may solve

  • Owner-occupied property purchase
  • Ground-up facility
  • Major fixed equipment

Important considerations

Occupancy, project-cost, job or policy goals, equity and two-lender structure require coordinated execution.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Private-Credit Solutions

What it is

Non-bank commercial capital for eligible transactions requiring speed, complexity tolerance, transitional leverage or flexible structuring.

Who it may fit

Sponsors with strong collateral and a credible plan that does not fit ordinary bank execution.

What problem it may solve

  • Time-sensitive acquisition
  • Complex recapitalization
  • Transitional asset

Important considerations

Flexibility carries cost; analyze covenants, recourse, fees, default remedies and exit before accepting speed.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

Commercial Financing

Alternative-Capital Solutions

What it is

A strategy category for eligible debt, structured credit and other lender-network options outside a standard bank mortgage.

Who it may fit

Commercial borrowers whose timing, collateral, cash flow or capital stack needs a specialized approach.

What problem it may solve

  • Gap in the capital stack
  • Nonstandard collateral
  • Event-driven transaction

Important considerations

Define the exact capital need and exit; vague ‘creative financing’ requests produce expensive or unusable structures.

Geographic and property limits

Eligible commercial-property jurisdictions nationwide; Nevada excluded unless handled through a verified Nevada-licensed channel

FHA

FHA Purchase Loans

What it is

Government-insured purchase financing for eligible Texas primary residences under FHA and lender requirements.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers seeking a primary-residence loan with flexible qualifying features.

What problem it may solve

  • First home
  • Primary-residence move
  • Purchase with eligible assistance

Important considerations

Compare mortgage insurance, cash to close, property condition and long-term cost with conventional alternatives.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

FHA

FHA Rate-and-Term Refinance

What it is

An eligible FHA refinance intended to replace existing debt without advertising a Texas FHA cash-out product.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners seeking an FHA refinance focused on rate, term or permitted payoff structure.

What problem it may solve

  • Change rate or term
  • Refinance eligible existing liens
  • Move into an FHA structure

Important considerations

Calculate break-even, mortgage insurance and total cost rather than relying on payment alone.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

FHA

FHA Streamline Refinance

What it is

A simplified refinance path for eligible existing FHA-insured loans, subject to net-tangible-benefit and lender requirements.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners with an existing FHA mortgage who may benefit from a permitted streamline structure.

What problem it may solve

  • Eligible rate reduction
  • Term adjustment
  • Simplified FHA-to-FHA refinance

Important considerations

Verify benefit, seasoning, payment history, mortgage-insurance treatment and closing-cost recovery.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

FHA

FHA 203(k) Renovation Loans

What it is

Eligible FHA financing that combines a Texas primary-residence purchase or refinance with approved renovation costs.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners and buyers financing an eligible property plus qualifying improvements.

What problem it may solve

  • Purchase and renovate
  • Repair a primary residence
  • Finance eligible health, safety or modernization work

Important considerations

Contractor, consultant, bid, contingency, appraisal and draw requirements make early planning essential.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

FHA

FHA Construction and One-Time-Close Programs

What it is

FHA construction financing for eligible Texas primary residences when an approved lender, builder and project structure are available.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas borrowers building an eligible owner-occupied home.

What problem it may solve

  • Land plus construction
  • One-time-close build
  • Primary-residence construction

Important considerations

Availability is limited; builder approval, plans, budget, land, appraisal and contingency must align.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending Offered only when an approved lender and eligible project structure are available.

FHA

FHA Loans with Down-Payment Assistance

What it is

An eligible FHA first mortgage paired with a compatible assistance source for a qualified Texas homebuyer.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers who meet both FHA and the assistance program’s separate requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Reduce upfront cash
  • Combine eligible grant or second lien
  • First-home purchase

Important considerations

The first mortgage, assistance, seller concessions and minimum contribution must be reviewed as one structure.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Conventional Purchase Loans

What it is

Texas home-purchase financing under eligible conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or lender guidelines.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers seeking a primary residence, eligible second home or investment-property structure.

What problem it may solve

  • Primary-residence purchase
  • Second home
  • Eligible investment purchase

Important considerations

Compare down payment, mortgage insurance, reserves and cash left after closing across available structures.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Conventional Rate-and-Term Refinance

What it is

A Texas conventional refinance focused on replacing eligible existing debt without an ordinary cash-out objective.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners evaluating rate, term, mortgage-insurance or loan-type changes.

What problem it may solve

  • Reduce rate when beneficial
  • Change term
  • Remove eligible mortgage insurance

Important considerations

Use break-even and total-cost analysis; a lower payment does not always create a better loan.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Conventional Cash-Out Refinance

What it is

Conventional equity-access refinancing for eligible Texas properties, subject to occupancy and Texas home-equity rules when the collateral is a homestead.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners and property owners replacing existing debt and receiving eligible proceeds.

What problem it may solve

  • Debt restructure
  • Qualified capital need
  • Investment-property equity access

Important considerations

Texas homestead transactions require Section 50(a)(6) analysis; compare a HELOC or second lien before replacing the first mortgage.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Fannie Mae Conforming Loans

What it is

Eligible Texas conventional financing under Fannie Mae’s current selling-guide and automated-underwriting framework.

Who it may fit

Qualified buyers and homeowners whose transaction fits Fannie Mae conforming requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Primary-residence purchase
  • Second home
  • Eligible refinance

Important considerations

Fannie Mae eligibility does not eliminate lender overlays, property review or final underwriting conditions.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Freddie Mac Conforming Loans

What it is

Eligible Texas conventional financing under Freddie Mac’s current seller-servicer and automated-underwriting framework.

Who it may fit

Qualified buyers and homeowners whose transaction fits Freddie Mac conforming requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Primary-residence purchase
  • Second home
  • Eligible refinance

Important considerations

Freddie Mac eligibility, automated findings and lender overlays all remain subject to documentation and property review.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

High-Balance Conforming Loans

What it is

Conforming financing above the baseline limit in eligible high-cost areas, subject to current county limits and agency rules.

Who it may fit

Texas borrowers purchasing or refinancing where an applicable high-cost limit is available.

What problem it may solve

  • Higher-cost-area purchase
  • Large conventional refinance
  • Alternative to jumbo when eligible

Important considerations

Compare a lender-confirmed agency structure with jumbo; final program eligibility is reviewed in the lending conversation.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

HomeReady Loans

What it is

Fannie Mae’s eligible low-down-payment conventional option for qualifying Texas borrowers and primary residences.

Who it may fit

Eligible Texas homebuyers who meet current HomeReady income, occupancy and program requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • First home
  • Low-down-payment purchase
  • Eligible affordable-lending scenario

Important considerations

Income limits, education, mortgage insurance and property rules should be checked against other conventional options.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Home Possible Loans

What it is

Freddie Mac’s eligible low-down-payment conventional option for qualifying Texas borrowers and primary residences.

Who it may fit

Eligible Texas homebuyers who meet current Home Possible income, occupancy and program requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • First home
  • Low-down-payment purchase
  • Eligible affordable-lending scenario

Important considerations

Income limits, education, mortgage insurance and lender requirements should be compared with other options.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Three-Percent-Down Conventional Programs

What it is

Eligible conventional purchase structures with a three-percent down payment for qualifying Texas borrowers and properties.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas buyers seeking a lower-down-payment conventional path.

What problem it may solve

  • First-home purchase
  • Limited cash-to-close
  • Alternative to FHA

Important considerations

Low down payment does not mean low total cost; model mortgage insurance, reserves, concessions and payment.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

First-Time Homebuyer Conventional Loans

What it is

A comparison hub for conventional options available to eligible Texas first-time homebuyers.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers meeting the applicable first-time-buyer definition and loan requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • First home
  • Low-down-payment purchase
  • Conventional loan with eligible assistance

Important considerations

Check the actual first-time-buyer definition, income limits, education, mortgage insurance and assistance compatibility.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Conventional Renovation Loans

What it is

Eligible conventional financing that combines a Texas home purchase or refinance with approved renovation costs.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers and homeowners financing a property plus planned eligible improvements.

What problem it may solve

  • Purchase and renovate
  • Modernize a home
  • Finance value-adding improvements

Important considerations

Plans, contractor, bids, contingency, appraisal, draw and completion rules require disciplined setup.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Conventional Investment-Property Loans

What it is

Eligible conventional financing for one-to-four-unit residential investment property under current agency and lender requirements.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas borrowers whose income, assets and property fit a conventional investment structure.

What problem it may solve

  • Rental purchase
  • Rate-and-term refinance
  • Eligible investment cash-out

Important considerations

Compare personal-income qualification and property-count rules with business-purpose DSCR alternatives.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Conventional

Conventional Construction Loans

What it is

Eligible construction financing for a Texas owner-occupied residence under an approved lender and builder program.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas borrowers building a primary residence or eligible second home.

What problem it may solve

  • One-time-close construction
  • Land plus build
  • Custom-home construction

Important considerations

Builder approval, plans, appraisal, land equity, budget, contingency and draw structure must align.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending Offered only when an approved lender and eligible project structure are available.

VA

VA Purchase Loans

What it is

Eligible VA-guaranteed financing for a Texas primary-residence purchase by a qualified Veteran, service member or surviving spouse.

Who it may fit

Eligible Texas military borrowers using earned home-loan benefits.

What problem it may solve

  • Primary-home purchase
  • Eligible zero-down structure
  • Assumption or entitlement strategy review

Important considerations

Verify entitlement, residual income, funding-fee status, property condition and cash needed beyond down payment.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

VA

VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans

What it is

The VA IRRRL is an eligible streamline-style refinance for an existing VA loan, subject to benefit, seasoning and lender requirements.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners with an existing VA mortgage who may benefit from a permitted VA-to-VA refinance.

What problem it may solve

  • Eligible rate reduction
  • Fixed/ARM structure change
  • Simplified VA refinance

Important considerations

Review recoupment, net tangible benefit, funding fee, closing costs and time in the loan.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

VA

VA Jumbo Loans

What it is

Large-balance VA financing for eligible Texas primary residences, structured around entitlement, lender limits and borrower capacity.

Who it may fit

Eligible Texas military borrowers purchasing or refinancing higher-value primary residences within permitted VA structures.

What problem it may solve

  • Higher-value home purchase
  • Remaining entitlement analysis
  • Large VA primary-residence loan

Important considerations

Entitlement, lender appetite, reserves and the borrower’s full profile determine the available structure.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

VA

VA Construction Loans

What it is

VA construction financing for an eligible Texas primary residence when an approved lender, builder and project structure are available.

Who it may fit

Eligible Texas military borrowers building a primary residence.

What problem it may solve

  • Land plus construction
  • One-time-close build
  • Custom primary residence

Important considerations

This is a limited-availability channel; builder, land, plans, budget, appraisal and VA requirements must align.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending Offered only when an approved lender and eligible project structure are available.

USDA

USDA Purchase Loans

What it is

Eligible USDA-guaranteed purchase financing for qualifying Texas households and primary residences in eligible rural areas.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas homebuyers whose household income and property location fit current USDA requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Rural primary-home purchase
  • Eligible zero-down structure
  • Affordable homeownership

Important considerations

Confirm the property map, household income, guarantee fee and lender eligibility before relying on the program.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

USDA

USDA Rate-and-Term Refinance

What it is

A USDA refinance path for eligible existing USDA direct or guaranteed loans, without cash-out proceeds; not a general refinance of conventional debt into USDA.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas homeowners whose current loan and property meet the applicable USDA refinance path.

What problem it may solve

  • Eligible payment reduction
  • Term or loan-structure change
  • Existing USDA loan refinance

Important considerations

Program type, existing loan, appraisal requirements, benefit and household eligibility must be verified.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

USDA

USDA Streamlined-Assist Refinance

What it is

A simplified refinance option for eligible existing USDA borrowers when the current program and lender requirements are satisfied.

Who it may fit

Texas homeowners with an existing eligible USDA loan seeking a permitted payment benefit.

What problem it may solve

  • Existing USDA refinance
  • Simplified documentation path
  • Eligible payment reduction

Important considerations

Verify loan type, payment history, benefit, household conditions and current USDA availability.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Down-Payment Assistance

Texas Down-Payment Assistance

What it is

A comparison starting point for eligible statewide and local Texas programs that may assist with down payment or closing costs.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas homebuyers who need an approved cash-to-close strategy.

What problem it may solve

  • First-home purchase
  • Eligible grant
  • Repayable or forgivable second lien

Important considerations

Compare assistance amount with rate, fees, second-lien terms, repayment triggers and long-term cost.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Down-Payment Assistance

TSAHC Programs

What it is

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation programs for eligible Texas homebuyers, subject to current funding and administrator rules.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas buyers meeting current TSAHC mortgage, income, occupation or assistance requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Down-payment support
  • Mortgage credit certificate when available
  • Eligible first-home purchase

Important considerations

Confirm current rate, assistance, repayment or forgiveness structure and program availability before choosing it.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Down-Payment Assistance

TDHCA Programs

What it is

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs homebuyer programs for eligible borrowers, subject to current administrator and funding rules.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas buyers meeting current TDHCA program requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Down-payment support
  • Eligible first mortgage
  • Homebuyer assistance

Important considerations

Program rate, income, purchase price, education, assistance and second-lien terms require current review.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Down-Payment Assistance

Texas City and County Assistance Programs

What it is

Local assistance programs that may support eligible buyers within a specific Texas city, county or target area.

Who it may fit

Texas buyers whose income, property and transaction fall inside a participating local program.

What problem it may solve

  • Local grant
  • Deferred or repayable second lien
  • Targeted-area purchase

Important considerations

Local funds can be limited; property boundaries, lender approval, inspections and closing timelines may be strict.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending

Down-Payment Assistance

Garland Down-Payment Assistance

What it is

Educational guidance for Garland-area assistance through the applicable city or housing-finance administrator, subject to current funding and program approval.

Who it may fit

Qualified buyers whose property, household and transaction fit the selected Garland-area administrator’s current requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Garland home purchase
  • Eligible grant component
  • Eligible repayable assistance component

Important considerations

Verify current funding, first-mortgage rate, second-lien payment, property, inspection, income and closing requirements.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending Program amounts, funding and terms must be verified at application.

Down-Payment Assistance

Click n’ Close Down-Payment Assistance

What it is

Information about eligible Click n’ Close assistance offerings available through approved channels, while RedZone consumer-purpose origination remains limited to Texas.

Who it may fit

Qualified Texas buyers whose transaction fits the current Click n’ Close assistance and first-mortgage requirements.

What problem it may solve

  • Eligible assistance structure
  • Lower upfront cash
  • Program comparison

Important considerations

Do not assume nationwide program reach means RedZone originates consumer loans nationwide; this site routes RedZone consumer business to Texas.

Geographic and property limits

Texas consumer-purpose residential lending RedZone consumer-purpose residential lending is limited to Texas.

Educational content updated October 9, 2026 · Lending reviewer approval pending · Not a commitment to lend.