The Rise of Non-QM Loans: Why More Southern California Buyers Are Choosing Alternative Financing in 2025
For decades, we’ve been finding financing solutions for homebuyers in Southern California, and that means we can identify the trends in the mortgage world. Southern California buyers—from Orange County to San Diego, Los Angeles to the Inland Empire—are...
What is an 80-10-10 Loan?
If you don’t have 20% down but want to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI), an 80-10-10 loan may be the right strategy. Also known as a piggyback or combination loan, it involves three parts: 80% first mortgage 10% second mortgage (home equity loan or HELOC)...
The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Mortgage for the First Time
Most first-time buyers focus on one question: “Can I afford the monthly payment?” The one thing I wish every first-time borrower knew is that your mortgage payment is not just principal and interest – and it’s not guaranteed to stay the same forever, even with a...
Are Non-QM Loans Safe? Understanding the Regulations and Protections Before You Apply
A common concern we hear about non-QM loans is that they’re too good to be true, and simply too risky. If you’re considering a non-QM loan, you might be wondering whether they’re similar to the risky, loosely documented loans that contributed to the 2008...
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