Hello I am purchasing a home but currently only work part-time and do not qualify with just my income. However, I do have $500k in assets (money market, inherited IRA, etc.) The loan amount is only $86,000. Does anyone offer asset based lending outside of what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer?

There should be a way to go but we would need much more info to properly advise you.. Fannie/Freddie do not have any "Asset based" lending.. they do offer a "Depleted asset" lending program.. but unless your at retirement age, you cannot use IRA money for income.. Depending on how much of that $500K is in the money market, it's possible there's enough funds there to help with your income and ratios.. but in general, we would need to look at your complete loan profile to properly advise you.. I'm a Broker here in Scottsdale AZ and I only lend in Arizona. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. William J. Acres, Lender411's number ONE lender in Arizona. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com

Hello. There are additional programs that are available, but we would need more information. I would suggest that you contact a Local Mortgage Broker in NJ to discuss your options. Find a local mortgage professional on the national mortgage professional website: www.namb.org

Yes, there are asset based programs but as pointed out the IRA can't be used unless you are at retirement age. Also, keep in mind that money invested in anything but cash and cash-equivalent securities will not count as 100% of the amount. You'd have to set up a specific distribution plan with your bank or other institution showing say $500/mo being distributed to you each month and deposited for example to your checking account, then that $500 could be counted as income if there is enough in the account where it comes from to last at least 3 yrs.

I'd suggest talking to a local or regional bank or credit union, they might have the best portfolio programs to accomadate a situation like this.

There are a couple of solutions out there but be weary as some can be very costly for such programs. I would stick with a local bank as they will offer you the best terms for this type of loan. Best wishes, Sean