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Mortgage Merlin
30-YR CONV6.52%▲0.04
FHA6.25%▲0.04
BANK-STMT7.36%▲0.04
DSCR7.71%▲0.04
JUMBO6.53%▲0.04
15-YR5.84%▲0.05
ITIN8.01%▲0.04
30-YR CONV6.52%▲0.04
FHA6.25%▲0.04
BANK-STMT7.36%▲0.04
DSCR7.71%▲0.04
JUMBO6.53%▲0.04
15-YR5.84%▲0.05
ITIN8.01%▲0.04
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Which mortgage is right for you?

Answer 5 questions — we’ll point you to the loan type that fits your income, credit, and situation.

Step 1 of 5

How do you receive most of your income?

W-2 employee (wages, salary)
1099 / freelance / self-employed
Mix of W-2 and self-employed income
Rental income / real estate investor

How this quiz works

This is not AI — it’s straightforward rule-based logic that maps your profile to the mortgage programs most likely to fit. The rules are derived from published Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA (HUD), VA, and USDA program guidelines, and from common non-QM underwriting standards.

Five inputs drive the recommendation: income type, self-employment tenure, credit score, down payment size, and property location. Together they determine which programs you can access and which trade-offs apply (conventional vs. FHA vs. bank-statement vs. DSCR).

This is illustrative, not a pre-approval. Every lender adds their own overlays on top of program minimums. Use this quiz to understand your options, then confirm eligibility with a licensed loan officer before making any financial decisions.

Want the full side-by-side of all nine loan types, with sample rates and income proof requirements? See the loan types comparison →

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