Standard Doc Loans for W-2 and Full Documentation Borrowers
Traditional qualification based on W-2s, pay stubs, and tax returns.
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Standard doc
About program
Standard Doc program, also knows as a Full Doc loan, follows conventional income verification guidelines. Borrowers demonstrate theirability to repay by providing standard documentation such as W-2 forms, pay stubs, and 1-2 years of tax returns. This program is oftenideal for borrowers with a stable employment history and verifiable income who seek competitive rates and straightforward underwriting.
Key features
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Non-perm up to 90% LTV
- DTI up to 55%
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
Required to Disclose
Credit report
(cannot be older than 60 days) - must be merged into the LOS.
Borrowers' ID
(passport or driver's license).
Purchase contract
(if applicable)
Complete loan application
(including income & employment)
Submission form completed
Most recent W2 for 1 or 2 years + most recent paystubs covering at least 30 days AND/OR 1 or 2 years of tax returns.
Required to Underwrite
(in addition to above)
Credit report
(cannot be older than 60 days) - must be merged into the LOS.
Borrowers' ID
(passport or driver's license).
Purchase contract
(if applicable)
Complete loan application
(including income & employment)
Submission form completed
Most recent W2 for 1 or 2 years + most recent paystubs covering at least 30 days AND/OR 1 or 2 years of tax returns.
FAQ
Can a borrower still qualify for a Standard Doc mortgage if they have a gap in employment?
Yes. Borrowers may still qualify even with an employment gap. Underwriters review the reason for the gap, the borrower’s long-term job history, and their stability before and after the break. Employment gaps under six months are typically acceptable as long as the borrower has returned to stable work.
Do borrowers need to pay off debts in order to qualify for a Standard Doc loan?
Not always, but paying off or reducing certain debts can help lower the borrower’s debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, which may improve their ability to qualify for a higher loan amount. Mortgage brokers often use targeted debt-reduction strategies to help buyers meet Standard Doc underwriting requirements.
Can gift funds be used for the down payment, closing costs, or reserves?
Yes. Gift funds are permitted for up to 100% of the down payment, closing costs, and required reserves. This gives borrowers more flexibility and allows mortgage brokers to structure deals for buyers who have strong income but limited personal savings.
Other programs
Bank statements
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Business or personal
- 50% standard expense
- Min 10% expense with accountant letter
- Non-perm up to 90% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- 3 month cash-out seasoning allowed
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
Profit & loss only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- No bank statements
- 12 or 24 months accepted
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- 3 months cash-out seasoning allowed
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $3m
- CPA, EA, CTEC, PTIN
Asset utilization
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
- 100% of checking, savings, money market
- 70% of stocks, bonds, mutual funds
- Divide by 84
DSCR loans (1–4 units)
- No deposit sourcing
- No minimum DSCR ratio up to 75% LTV
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Unlimited cash in hand ≤65% LTV
- SFR, condos, 2-4 up to 80% LTV
- Condotels and studios up to 75% LTV
- 2 months reserves
- 3 months cash out seasoning
- Cash-out used for reserves
- AIR DNA & STR income accepted
- Loan amounts up to $3.5m
- Unlimited 30 days lates allowed
- Vacant properties allowed
- Rural up to 20 acres allowed
Foreign national
- Bank statement and P&L up to 80% LTV
- DSCR ≥ 1 up to 75% LTV
- No DSCR ratio up to 65% LTV
- 6 months reserves
- No deposit sourcing
- No credit reference letters
- No asset seasoning in US account
- No visa
- Loan amounts up to $1.5m
- Condotels, studios, condos, 2-4 up to 70% LTV
- ITIN borrowers allowed
- No 3rd party primary address verification
1099 only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- 1 or 2 years - 1099 or transcripts
- 12/24 month average minus expense ratio
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- 3 months cash-out seasoning allowed
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
DSCR (5–8 units & 2–8 mixed use)
- No deposit sourcing
- Min DSCR of 1
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- $1m cash in hand
- Cash-out up to 65% LTV
- Commercial space <50% allowed
- Loan amounts up to $2m
Cross collateral
- No deposit sourcing
- Min DSCR of 1.2
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Minimum per property balance $50k
- Minimum of 3 properties
- Maximum of 25 properties
- Cash-out up to 65% LTV
WVOE only
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- No tax return, W2, or paystubs
- Non-perm up to 80% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $3m
- 2 months bank statements required
Closed end second
- Cash-out used for reserves
- Loan amounts up to $500k
- Combined loan amount up to $5m
- Standard doc, bank statements, P&L, WVOE, & 1099 income types
- Primary, second homes, and investment
- AVM only for loan amounts <$250k
- Non-permanent residents allowed
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