ITIN Mortgages in Tennessee
ITIN mortgages are home loans for borrowers who file taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead of a Social Security Number. They are available for primary residence purchase and refinance, with standard underwriting on credit, income, and employment — just substituting the ITIN for the SSN field.
Tennessee at a glance
- Major metro
- Nashville
- 2026 conforming loan limit (1-unit)
- $832,750 to $1,249,125
- High-cost counties
- Yes
- Active matching programs
- 38
Who it's for
Long-term US residents who file taxes with an ITIN, mixed-status families with one ITIN borrower and one SSN borrower (some programs require all borrowers be ITIN), and DACA recipients (often eligible separately).
Programs available in Tennessee
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/10/2026Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/19/2026Second mortgage program available for owner-occupied, non-owner occupied, and second homes with bank statement or full documentation.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/17/2026An FHA-insured mortgage program providing up to 3.5% in down payment assistance via a second mortgage, designed for purchase transactions with no first-time homebuyer requirement.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026A flexible non-QM mortgage solution designed for borrowers with credit scores as low as 500 to help expand lending opportunities.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/16/2026Non-QM and ITIN loan programs now allowing rural properties for primary residences and second homes with specific LTV and loan amount restrictions.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026Flexible second mortgage options for primary, second home, and investment properties with up to 90% CLTV and various income documentation types.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/20/2026Non-QM ITIN loan program for purchase and cash-out refinance, offering up to 85% LTV and loan amounts up to $1.5 million.
Jumbo Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/19/2026A jumbo loan program for primary residences and second homes that utilizes AUS underwriting, with specific DTI requirements based on LTV thresholds.
VA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/28/2026VA loan program for veterans and eligible military personnel featuring manual underwriting, no DTI caps on AUS approvals, and options for borrowers without traditional credit scores.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/15/2026A flexible non-QM mortgage program designed for borrowers with credit scores as low as 500.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/15/2026A Non-QM cash-out refinance program that allows borrowers to refinance immediately after purchase without a waiting period, applicable to both primary and investment properties.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/15/2026A bank statement loan program designed for self-employed borrowers, now featuring a minimum FICO score requirement of 660.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/13/2026An FHA 30-year fixed purchase program offering 101.5% CLTV, including 5% down payment assistance to help cover closing costs for primary residences.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/15/2026A Non-QM program featuring a simplified 4-question Streamline WVOE for income qualification, available for purchase, refinance, and investment properties.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/17/2026FHA 203K renovation loans for 1-4 unit properties, including manufactured homes and PUDs, available in both Limited and Standard options.
VA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/26/2026Government-backed mortgage program for veterans and eligible military personnel offering competitive pricing and flexible underwriting terms.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/14/2026A non-QM bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers, featuring streamlined digital submission and automated income calculation.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/14/2026Non-QM loan program for ITIN borrowers, DACA recipients, permanent residents, and US citizens with flexible income documentation and no DTI cap.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/14/2026A 30-year fixed-rate FHA loan program designed for speed, featuring same-day underwriting for borrowers with credit scores of 660 and above.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/12/2026A no-income, no-doc, no-ratio loan program designed for borrowers who do not meet traditional underwriting guidelines. It supports purchase, rate/term, and cash-out transactions with loan amounts up to $3M.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026Non-QM loan program for ITIN borrowers offering up to 85% LTV for purchases and 65% LTV for cash-out refinances with loan amounts up to $1.5 million.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/13/2026Manual underwriting for government loan programs accepting FICO scores below 580.
USDA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/13/2026Flexible manual underwriting for USDA loans, allowing for approvals that do not meet standard AUS requirements.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026FHA purchase loan program for primary residences with flexible credit requirements and options for manual underwriting.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026ITIN loan program available for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties.
Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed
confirmed 5/22/2026A comprehensive suite of Non-QM loan products including bank statement, DSCR, P&L only, and ITIN options with up to 85% LTV and loan amounts up to $4 million.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/10/2026A suite of Non-QM loan products available through a non-delegated correspondent channel, offering full underwriting, disclosure, and document preparation support.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/11/2026Down payment assistance program specifically designed for FHA loans requiring manual underwriting.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/10/2026Alternative documentation mortgage program for non-QM borrowers, allowing for lock-in prior to full underwriting approval.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/10/2026ITIN loan program for purchase and rate-term refinances with options for self-employed or W-2 borrowers, as well as DSCR options for investment properties.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/10/2026A flexible non-QM and DSCR program supporting ITIN borrowers, foreign nationals, and offering cash-out options for manufactured homes with no seasoning requirements.
ITIN Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/10/2026ITIN loan program for borrowers without a social security number, offering up to 85% LTV.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/27/2026FHA mortgage program for purchase and refinance transactions offering flexible credit requirements, including manual underwriting and options for lower credit scores.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/9/2026FHA cash-out refinance options for primary residences with manual underwriting available.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/12/2026FHA purchase loans for primary residences with flexible credit requirements starting at 550 FICO.
Non-QM Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/23/2026A non-QM second mortgage program offering up to 90% CLTV for primary, second home, and investment properties with flexible income documentation options.
FHA Mortgage Program
confirmed 5/8/2026FHA and VA loan programs allowing manual underwriting down to a 580 FICO score with no pricing hits.
Frequently asked questions
What documents replace an SSN?
A current ITIN letter (CP-565), valid passport from country of citizenship, a state ID or driver's license, and 2 years of US tax returns filed under the ITIN.
What credit history is acceptable?
A US credit report with at least 2 trade lines and 12 months of history is preferred. Some programs accept 12 months of alternative credit (rent, utilities, cell, insurance) in lieu of a FICO score.
How much down payment is required?
Most ITIN programs require 15% down on a primary residence. A few specialized lenders go to 10% with strong credit.
Can I refinance an existing ITIN mortgage?
Yes. Rate-term and cash-out refinance both available. Cash-out LTV is typically 5% lower than purchase.
Get a rate for Tennessee
Pricing for Nashville and the rest of Tennessee. No personal information required.
Get instant pricingToday's mortgage rates
Conventional
5.875%
5.906% APR
FHA
5.375%
5.405% APR
VA
5.375%
5.402% APR
Conv: 80% LTV, 780 FICO. FHA: 96.5% LTV, 680 FICO. VA: 100% LTV, 680 FICO. 30-yr fixed. Your rate may vary.