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Loan Program Guide

Every program at a glance — hand this to your buyer

Ryan Van Til

Pacific Trust Mortgage

NMLS #2336853

(805) 801-1380

Standard Programs

ProgramMin DownCreditBest ForKey Notes
Conventional3–5%620+Most buyers with good creditPMI drops at 80% LTV. 3% for first-time, 5% repeat.
FHA3.5%580+First-time buyers, lower creditMIP for life if <10% down. Max DTI 43–56.9%.
VA0%580–620Active duty, veterans, eligible spousesNo PMI. Funding fee 2.15% (waived for disabled vets).
Jumbo10–20%700+Homes above $832,7506–12 mo reserves. Full doc. Up to $3M+.
HELOCN/A680+Homeowners tapping equityUp to 90% CLTV. Interest-only draw period.
RefinanceNone620+Lowering rate, cash-out, removing PMI5% equity (rate/term), 20% (cash-out). 6mo seasoning.

Non-QM Programs

What Sets Us Apart
ProgramMin DownCreditBest ForKey Notes
DSCR20–25%660+Investors — qualify on rental incomeNo personal income docs. LLC OK. No property limit.
Bank Statement10–20%660+Self-employed w/ heavy write-offs12 or 24mo statements. 2+ yrs self-employed.
Asset Depletion20–25%680+Retirees, high-net-worth, no incomeLiquid assets divided over loan term = income.
Assets in Full20–25%700+Cash buyers who prefer to finance100% of purchase price in assets. No income docs.

First-Time Buyer?

Start with Conventional (3% down) or FHA (3.5%). FHA is more forgiving on credit. Both allow gift funds for down payment.

Self-Employed?

If tax returns don't show enough income, Bank Statement loans use deposits instead. Need 2+ years in business and 660+ credit.

Investor?

DSCR loans qualify on rental income, not personal income. Close in LLC. No limit on properties. 21–30 day close.

Ryan Van Til

Mortgage Advisor · Pacific Trust Mortgage

NMLS #2336853

(805) 801-1380

ryan@pactm.com

ryanptm.com