A portfolio loan is a mortgage issued by a bank that keeps the loan on its balance sheet rather than selling it. When issuing a portfolio loan, a lender doesn’t necessarily have to follow the exact conforming loan eligibility requirements as it does with conventional loans and other traditional government-sponsored products. Therefore, lenders can offer more options and flexibility to certain borrowers.
Qualify using non-traditional income verification, such as business or personal bank statements (Bank Statements), market rental income (DSCR) from the subject property, and savings accounts with ample assets (asset depletion).
Non-traditional properties such as non-warrantable condominiums, condo hotels, and multifamily greater than 4 units are acceptable.