Portfolio lenders issue mortgages and hold on to them for the life of the loan. Because they don't resell their loans on the secondary market, portfolio lenders may have more flexible qualification ...

Bank statement loans are a type of non-qualified (non-QM) mortgage, which may make it easier for self-employed borrowers to buy a home. Lenders can use previous bank statements to vet potential ...

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