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Elk Grove attracts retirees and high-net-worth buyers who are asset-rich but income-light. Standard loan programs penalize these borrowers — asset depletion doesn't.
This is a non-QM loan. That means it falls outside Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Fewer lenders offer it, but the right ones make it work.
Typically 680+
Min Credit Score
60–84 months
Asset Division Period
No
Employment Required
Liquid & retirement
Eligible Asset Types
Lenders divide your liquid assets by a set number of months — often 60 to 84. That result becomes your qualifying monthly income.
Eligible assets typically include checking, savings, brokerage, and retirement accounts. The exact rules vary by lender. Credit score minimums usually start around 680.
Most retail banks don't touch asset depletion loans. You need a lender with a dedicated non-QM shelf — and there aren't many at your local branch.
We work with 200+ wholesale lenders, including specialists in asset depletion. That reach matters when your loan structure isn't cookie-cutter.
The biggest mistake I see: borrowers count assets that don't qualify. IRAs with early withdrawal penalties, illiquid annuities, business accounts — lenders may exclude those.
Get your asset documentation clean before applying. Two to three months of statements, clear account ownership, and no recent large deposits without a paper trail.
Bank Statement Loans work better if you're self-employed with consistent business deposits. Asset depletion fits if income is minimal or irregular.
DSCR Loans are investment-property focused. Asset depletion covers primary residences, second homes, and investment properties — more flexibility there.
Elk Grove has a large and growing retiree population. Many buyers here have sold businesses or investments and carry significant liquid wealth with low taxable income.
Sacramento County home prices keep asset depletion loans practical — you don't need jumbo-level assets to make the math work on a purchase here.
Checking, savings, brokerage, and retirement accounts typically qualify. Business accounts and illiquid assets are often excluded.
Yes. Asset depletion works for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties. Lender guidelines vary by property type.
Not necessarily. Lenders convert your assets into imputed income. Some lenders require a small income floor — others don't.
It depends on the loan amount and term. A lender divides your assets over 60–84 months and checks if that figure covers the payment.
Yes. Non-QM loans carry higher rates than conventional programs. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
Often yes, but lenders typically discount retirement accounts to 70% of value. Early withdrawal penalties may reduce the eligible amount further.
Asset Depletion Loans in Elk Grove