★★★★★4.9 | 1,440+ Google reviews

Not just any lender, theLender!

Inc. 5000 No. 1 Fastest Growing Real Estate Co. 2022

theLender is a national mortgage lender offering a wide variety of financing options. Built by industry veterans, we underwrite standard and complex situations and close on schedule.

$10.1B+
Loans funded
43,000+
Clients served
7 years
Top Workplace
48 States
Licensed Nationwide
⌄ CHOOSE YOUR PATH
FOR BORROWERS · RETAIL LENDING

Need a home loan?

Work directly with our retail lending team. Get a rate, submit an application, and close with a team that picks up the phone.

  • Purchase, refinance, and cash-out for owner-occupied and investment properties
  • FHA, VA, DSCR investor loans, Non-QM, and bank statement mortgages
  • Self-employed and alternative income mortgage programs
  • Full suite of alternative documentation qualification options
  • Licensed loan analysts who answer the phone
  • Direct lender closings with no middleman
FOR BROKERS · WHOLESALE LENDING

Placing a loan for your client?

Submit through a dedicated wholesale channel built exclusively for licensed mortgage professionals. Separate team, separate relationships, no retail crossover.

  • theNONI, NONI58, and full Non-QM lineup of exclusive broker products
  • QM products, CalHFA, SnapLOC, DSCR, and FNMA/FHLMC seller/servicer
  • Submit via theSpot and price instantly with QuickPricer
  • Daily rate updates, monthly specials, and dedicated AE support
  • Common-sense underwriting guidelines built for real-life scenarios
  • Your broker relationship stays protected, never shared with retail

Loans Offered by TheLender

From DSCR investor programs to FHA and conventional, theLender underwrites and funds in-house across 48 states.

Non-QM investor programs

Loan products that qualify on property income, not personal tax returns. Built for real estate investors who hold, scale, or manage rental portfolios.

theNONI
Qualifies on rental income with a DSCR at or above 1.00. No W-2s, pay stubs, or tax returns required.
nearNONI
Designed for properties with a DSCR below 1.00 in high-appreciation markets where rent does not yet cover the full payment.
NONI58
Business purpose financing for 5 to 8 unit multifamily properties. Investor income qualification, no personal income docs.
theBlanket
Finance 3 to 25 properties under a single loan. Reduces closing costs and simplifies portfolio management at scale.
theLine
A revolving credit line for active investors. Draw and repay on your own schedule without triggering a new loan each time.
Non-QM consumer and alt doc

Income documentation programs for borrowers who do not fit conventional qualification standards. Self-employed, contractor, asset-heavy, and gig income are all accepted.

Bank statement
12 or 24 months of personal or business deposits used as qualifying income. No tax returns required.
1099 and P&L
Qualifies contractors and business owners using 1099 income or a CPA-prepared profit and loss statement.
Asset qualifier
Converts liquid assets into qualifying income. No employment history or income documentation needed.
Gig qualifier
Built for borrowers who earn through platforms, freelance work, or variable gig income structures.
theSECOND
A stand-alone second mortgage that lets borrowers access equity without refinancing their existing first.
theNADA
Refinance program with no appraisal required. Removes the valuation step for qualifying loan scenarios.
QM programs

Government-backed and conventional products for borrowers who qualify through standard income documentation. FNMA and FHLMC seller/servicer approved.

FHA
Minimum 550 FICO with AUS approval. Gift funds accepted for down payment and closing costs.
VA
Veterans and active-duty program. Seller concessions can be used to buy down the rate at closing.
USDA
Zero down purchase financing for eligible rural properties. Income limits apply by county.
Conventional
Full FNMA and FHLMC product lineup. Seller/servicer approved with competitive pricing across loan sizes.
CalHFA
California Housing Finance Agency program with down payment assistance options for eligible borrowers.
$10.1B+
Loans funded
43,000+
Clients served
7 years
Top Workplace
Inc. 5000
N.1 Real Estate Co. 2022
48 States
Licensed Nationwide
DIRECT BORROWER
These guys continued to surprise me. They under promise and over deliver.
Kris R
BROKER
Fantastic service. Industry experts who know their products in and out. I have been in the industry for 25 years and have yet to find a company that offers the products and knowledge their staff has.
Chad H.
BROKER
My experience working with theLender was hands down the smoothest process to date. My AE and his team were efficient and professional.
Katey K.