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    The Asset Utilization Program

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    Real Estate

    The Asset Utilization Program

    SShea Sherman
    September 14, 2026

    Borrowers with strong assets may qualify for a mortgage without using employment income. The Asset Utilization program lets qualified borrowers turn eligible assets into qualifying monthly income — without selling or withdrawing a thing.

    Who Is This For?

    Need more income to qualify for a full-documentation loan? Asset utilization may provide the additional qualifying income needed to reach the purchase price of the home you want.

    Traditional income does not always tell the full story. Our Asset Utilization program allows qualified borrowers to use eligible assets as income — without selling or withdrawing those assets.

    Ideal For

    • Self-employed borrowers

    • Business owners and entrepreneurs

    • Retirees

    • Investors

    • Borrowers with limited traditional income

     

    Program Highlights

    • Loan amounts from $75,000 to $4 million

    • Minimum 620 FICO

    • Up to 80% CLTV

    • Debt-to-income ratio up to 55%

    • Only three months of asset seasoning

    • Minimum three months of reserves

    • Gift funds allowed

    • Credit events may be allowed after 12 months

    • LLC or corporation vesting available without a pricing adjustment

     

    How Income Is Calculated

    Eligible assets are divided by 60 months to create qualifying monthly income:

    • 100% of cash and money-market accounts

    • 100% of eligible public securities

    • 80% of eligible retirement accounts

    Assets are used to show the ability to repay the loan.

    Borrowers do not have to sell or withdraw the assets.

     

    Eligible Assets May Include

    • Checking and savings accounts

    • Money-market accounts

    • Certificates of deposit

    • Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

    • 401(k) and IRA accounts

    • Other eligible liquid investments

     

    Eligible Properties

    • Primary residences

    • Second homes

    • Investment properties

    • Single-family homes

    • Rural homes

    • Townhomes and PUDs

    • Warrantable and non-warrantable condos

    • Condotels

    • Two- to four-unit properties

    • Short-term rentals

    • Leasehold properties

    Two- to four-unit properties are not eligible as second homes.

     

    Eligible Borrowers

    • U.S. citizens

    • Permanent residents

    • Non-permanent residents

    • ITIN borrowers

    • Individuals

    • LLCs and corporations

     

    Flexible Loan Options

    • 30-year fixed

    • 40-year fixed

    • 5/6 ARM

    • 7/6 ARM

    • Up to 10 years of interest-only payments

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    With a background in finance, compliance, and operations, Shea helps buyers navigate the mortgage process with clarity and confidence. Whether you're purchasing your first home, moving up, or refinancing, she focuses on making the experience smooth, transparent, and stress-free.

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