non-conforming programs
General
Borrow amounts exceeding the conforming loan amounts ($252,700 allowed by Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac).
Typically has a slightly higher interest rate and different requirements for down payment than smaller loans due to different underwriting requirements.
Excellent product mix — Georgia Mortgage Rates works with a number of investors to ensure we can meet all your borrowing needs.
Loan amounts up to $2 million.

Reduced Documentation Loans
Minimum 5% down payment.
Available for salaried or self-employed borrowers.
Income and employment stated, but not verified.
15, 20 and 30 year fixed rate loans.
1-year Treasury ARM maximum loan $650,000, minimum 20% down payment.
Owner-occupied primary residence and second home.
Maximum loan up to $1.5 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.

No Ratio Loan
Minimum 10% down payment.
Good credit required.
No calculation of debt or income ratios.
No income disclosure or verification.
Available for salaried or self-employed borrowers.
15 and 30 year fixed rate loans.
1-year Treasury ARM.
Owner-occupied primary residence and second home.
Maximum loan amount up to $1.5 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.

No Income/No Asset (NINA) Loan
Minimum 10% down payment.
Excellent credit required.
No income or employment verification.
Available for salaried or self-employed borrowers.
15 and 30 year fixed rate loan.
1-year Treasury ARM.
Owner-occupied primary residence (borrowers may not own other property).
Maximum loan amount up to $1 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.

Excellent Credit program requirements are tougher. Examples of disqualifying factors may include:
Late payments.
Balances on accounts too high
(e.g., credit cards are all at the limit).
Credit history too short (<2yrs).
Too many accounts with balances.
If you apply, we will order your credit report (and any co-applicants) to confirm excellent credit history and timely account payment, particularly for the past 12 months.

Expanded Exception Program
Minimum 5% down payment.
Excellent credit required.
Maximum required debt to income ratio 50% (higher than the industry standard of 36% debt ratio).
30 year fixed rate loans.
Owner-occupied primary residence, second home and investment property.
Maximum loan amount up to $1 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.

Excellent Credit program requirements are tougher. Examples of disqualifying factors may include:
Late payments.
Balances on accounts too high.
(e.g., credit cards are all at the limit).
Credit history too short (<2yrs).
Too many accounts with balances.
If you apply, we will order your credit report (and any co-applicants) to confirm excellent credit history and timely account payment, particularly for the past 12 months.

Condominiums
Low-rise less than 5 stories.
High-rise 5 stories or more.
Expanded condominium enhancement (allows financing of condominiums in a project where less than 50% of the units are sold and closed — which is higher than the industry standard).
Condotel*
*Condominium property that offers many of the special services available at hotels such as food service and maid servic
e. It is operated as a commercial hotel even though the units are individually owned.

Second or Vacation Homes
Minimum 10% down payment (less than industry standard of 20% down payment).
Borrower may finance a maximum of 4 properties and may own a maximum of twenty 1-4 unit properties.
15, 20, 25 and 30 year fixed rate loans.
1-year Treasury ARM.
Maximum loan amount up to $1.5 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.

Investment Property
Minimum 10% down payment (less than the industry standard of 30% down payment).
Borrower may finance a maximum of 4 properties and may own a maximum of twenty 1-4 unit properties.
15, 20 and 30 year fixed rate loans.
Maximum loan amount $1.5 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.
Reduced Documentation Programs available.

Foreign National
Minimum 10% down payment.
Available for self-employed and salaried borrowers.
15 and 30 year fixed rate loans.
1-year Treasury ARM — owner occupied primary residence and second home, maximum loan $650,000, minimum 20% down payment.
Owner-occupied primary residence, second home, investment property, 2-4 unit property.
Borrower must have social security number.
Maximum loan amount up to $1 million; loan amounts below $252,700 allowed.

Restrictions apply. Program terms are subject to change. Some products not available in all states.