10/14/2026
You can have very little income and still qualify if you've got assets. Retirees, investors, and people between ventures often have real money but no paycheck, so the system reads no income and stops cold. An asset-based loan qualifies you on what's left after your down payment and closing costs, with remaining assets needing to cover a set multiple of the loan. No pay stubs, no tax returns; the exact rules vary by program, but the money you already have can be the qualifier. Not having a paycheck isn't the same as not qualifying.