ITIN Loans

Homeownership without a Social Security number

Borrowers with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can finance a home using alternative credit and documentation standards. Available through our wholesale lending network.

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ITIN Loans Features

What this program offers and who it tends to fit best.

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Multiple income doc options

W-2, bank statement, and profit and loss paths available.

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ITIN accepted in place of SSN

Your taxpayer identification number anchors the application.

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Alternative credit considered

Rent, utilities, and other payment histories can help build the file.

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Primary residence focus

Programs centered on owner-occupied purchases.

Loan Program ITIN Loans Benefit

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Flexible credit standards

Nontraditional histories are considered on their merits.

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A real path to owning

Homeownership access for tax-paying borrowers without an SSN.

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Documentation that fits

Show income the way you actually earn it.

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Guidance start to finish

A loan officer stays with you through every step of the process.

frequently asked questions

Common questions about this loan program.

What is an ITIN loan?

An ITIN loan is a mortgage for borrowers who file taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number rather than a Social Security number. It uses alternative credit and documentation standards to make homeownership accessible to tax-paying borrowers without an SSN.

Can I buy a home with an ITIN instead of a Social Security number?

Yes. Programs exist specifically for borrowers whose taxpayer identification number anchors the application in place of a Social Security number. These are portfolio programs rather than government-backed loans, so terms differ from FHA or conventional financing.

What documents are needed for an ITIN loan?

Typically your ITIN documentation, government-issued identification, proof of residence, and income documentation which may take the form of W-2s, bank statements, or profit and loss records depending on how you earn. Requirements vary by lender.

What credit is required for an ITIN loan?

Traditional credit scores help but are not always required. Many ITIN programs accept alternative credit built from rent, utilities, insurance, and other recurring payment histories. Your loan officer can review what you have before you apply.

Can ITIN loans be used for investment property?

Most ITIN programs focus on owner-occupied primary residences. Some lenders extend to second homes or investment property, though availability is narrower. Confirm occupancy eligibility before making an offer.

Ready For A ITIN Loans

Talk with a licensed City First Mortgage loan officer about your goals, your timeline, and which program fits. No cost, no obligation, and no credit pull to start the conversation.

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