The conventional mortgage system was designed for W-2 employees and tells you both things simultaneously: your wealth is extraordinary and your mortgage eligibility is zero. An asset utilization mortgage fixes the second part of that equation.
An asset utilization mortgage — also called an asset depletion mortgage or asset dissipation loan — qualifies borrowers based on their liquid assets rather than their earned income. The program applies a simple mathematical framework: divide the borrower’s eligible liquid assets by 84 months. The result is the monthly qualifying income.
The formula:Eligible Liquid Assets ÷ 84 = Monthly Qualifying Income.
A retired surgeon with $4.2M in a Vanguard brokerage account qualifies on $4,200,000 ÷ 84 = $50,000/monthin qualifying income. Without earning a dollar of current income. Without submitting a tax return. Without explaining why their W-2 doesn’t exist anymore.
Asset-Rich? Your Wealth Is Your Qualification.
Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Why the Program Exists
The conventional mortgage system has one answer to “how will you pay?” — a paycheck. For millions of Americans, this is the wrong question applied to a person who clearly has the means.
The retired professional:A cardiologist who retired at 62 with $3.8M in investment accounts. Their annual portfolio return exceeds their mortgage payment by a factor of 5. Their ability to repay is beyond question. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no income.
The business seller:A technology founder who sold her company for $9.2M. The sale is a capital event, not income. Her checking account has $9.2M in it. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no recurring income.
The trust beneficiary:An heir who inherits $5.5M in a brokerage trust. Distributions come quarterly and vary. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, income not documentable.
The early retiree (FIRE):A software engineer who retired at 45 with $2.8M invested. No W-2. No business. No income. Conventional mortgage answer: declined.
The asset utilization mortgage answers each of these correctly: you have $3.8M, $9.2M, $5.5M, or $2.8M in liquid assets. Divided by 84 months. That is your qualifying income.
The 84-Month Divisor: Why This Number
The 84-month divisor (7 years) represents a conservative income projection horizon — the period over which a lender conservatively models the gradual consumption of assets to meet loan obligations.
The divisor choice significantly affects qualifying income:
| Divisor | Qualifying Income on $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| 60 months (5 years) | $33,333/month |
| 84 months (7 years) — Mbanc | $23,810/month |
| 120 months (10 years) | $16,667/month |
| 180 months (15 years) | $11,111/month |
Mbanc’s 84-month program is more conservative than 60-month programs but significantly more favorable than 120-month programs. For most wealthy borrowers, the 84-month calculation produces qualifying income that substantially exceeds the required PITIA.
What Assets Qualify
100% eligible:– Checking and savings accounts
– Brokerage and investment accounts (taxable)
– Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs
– Money market funds
– CDs (certificates of deposit)
70% eligible:– IRA accounts
– 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans (vested balance)
– SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA
– Other qualified retirement accounts
Not eligible:– Down payment and closing cost funds (excluded — these are being deployed, not available)
– Real estate equity (illiquid)
– Business equity or ownership interests (illiquid, non-convertible without transaction)
– Unvested stock options or RSUs
– Collectibles, art, precious metals (illiquid, difficult to value objectively)
– Assets in a minor’s name
The retirement account factor:$1,000,000 in an IRA qualifies at 70% = $700,000 eligible. $700,000 ÷ 84 = $8,333/month from that IRA.
The same $1,000,000 in a taxable brokerage qualifies at 100% = $11,905/month.
Retirement accounts produce 30% less qualifying income per dollar than taxable accounts.
The Complete Calculation: Multiple Asset Types
Most wealthy borrowers have diversified holdings across account types. The calculation combines all eligible assets:
Borrower profile:Taxable brokerage (Fidelity): $1,850,000 → 100% eligible = $1,850,000
Roth IRA: $420,000 → 70% eligible = $294,000
Traditional IRA: $680,000 → 70% eligible = $476,000
Money market: $285,000 → 100% eligible = $285,000
Down payment + closing costs (excluded): $380,000 → $0 eligible
Total eligible assets: $2,905,000Monthly qualifying income: $2,905,000 ÷ 84 = $34,583/monthAt 50% DTI: max PITIA = $17,292/month. This borrower can support a $1.5M–$2.0M+ mortgage at current rates.
Asset Utilization vs Other Non-QM Programs
| | Asset Utilization | Bank Statement | 1099 Loan |
|—|—|—|—|
| Income source | Liquid assets | Business deposits | 1099-NEC from clients |
| Formula | Assets ÷ 84 | Deposits × (1 − ratio) | 1099 × 90% ÷ 12 |
| Who it serves | Retirees, wealth events | Self-employed owners | Contractors |
| Tax return needed | No | No | No |
| Active income needed | No | Yes (deposits) | Yes (clients) |
| No income AT ALL | Qualifies | No | No |
Asset utilization is the only Non-QM program that serves borrowers with literally zero earned income. Bank statement and 1099 require active business or contractor activity that generates deposits or client payments. Asset utilization requires neither.
Combining Asset Utilization With Other Income
Borrowers who have BOTH liquid assets AND some form of income can combine both qualifying streams:
Retired partner receiving pension:Pension: $8,500/month (documented via award letter).
Eligible assets: $2,200,000 ÷ 84 = $26,190/month.
Combined: $34,690/month qualifying income.Semi-retired consultant with assets:1099 consulting income: $12,000/month qualifying.
Asset utilization from brokerage: $19,048/month.
Combined: $31,048/month.The combination approach captures the full financial picture of partially-retired or transitional borrowers whose income is supplemented by wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an asset utilization mortgage?
A Non-QM mortgage that qualifies on liquid assets instead of income. Formula: eligible assets ÷ 84 = monthly qualifying income. No W-2 or tax return required.
Do I have to liquidate my assets to qualify?
No. The 84-month depletion is a mathematical construct for qualification. Your assets remain invested throughout the loan term.
What credit score is needed?
640 minimum. 660 for 85% LTV. 720+ for best pricing.
What is the minimum asset amount to qualify?
Depends on the target loan amount and DTI. For a $900,000 loan at 8.25% ($6,900/month PITIA), you need approximately $1.16M in eligible assets to produce the $13,800/month qualifying income required at 50% DTI. The calculation is always: (target PITIA ÷ 50%) × 84 = minimum eligible assets needed.
Not a commitment to lend. Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Asset Utilization in Context: The Four Non-QM Programs
Mbanc’s four Non-QM programs each serve a distinct borrower type:
| Program | Borrower Type | Qualifying Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bank statement | Self-employed business owners | Business deposits |
| 1099 loan | Independent contractors | 1099-NEC from clients |
| DSCR | Real estate investors | Property rental income |
| Asset utilization | Retirees, business sellers, wealth events | Liquid asset portfolio |
Asset utilization is the only program that serves borrowers with truly no active income. The other three programs require active business or contractor activity. Asset utilization requires only that you have accumulated sufficient wealth.
The typical asset utilization borrower journey:$items = (
You have more money than most people will ever see. You have no salary.
The conventional mortgage system was designed for W-2 employees and tells you both things simultaneously: your wealth is extraordinary and your mortgage eligibility is zero. An asset utilization mortgage fixes the second part of that equation.
An asset utilization mortgage — also called an asset depletion mortgage or asset dissipation loan — qualifies borrowers based on their liquid assets rather than their earned income. The program applies a simple mathematical framework: divide the borrower’s eligible liquid assets by 84 months. The result is the monthly qualifying income.
The formula:Eligible Liquid Assets ÷ 84 = Monthly Qualifying Income.
A retired surgeon with $4.2M in a Vanguard brokerage account qualifies on $4,200,000 ÷ 84 = $50,000/monthin qualifying income. Without earning a dollar of current income. Without submitting a tax return. Without explaining why their W-2 doesn’t exist anymore.
Asset-Rich? Your Wealth Is Your Qualification.
Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Why the Program Exists
The conventional mortgage system has one answer to “how will you pay?” — a paycheck. For millions of Americans, this is the wrong question applied to a person who clearly has the means.
The retired professional:A cardiologist who retired at 62 with $3.8M in investment accounts. Their annual portfolio return exceeds their mortgage payment by a factor of 5. Their ability to repay is beyond question. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no income.
The business seller:A technology founder who sold her company for $9.2M. The sale is a capital event, not income. Her checking account has $9.2M in it. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no recurring income.
The trust beneficiary:An heir who inherits $5.5M in a brokerage trust. Distributions come quarterly and vary. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, income not documentable.
The early retiree (FIRE):A software engineer who retired at 45 with $2.8M invested. No W-2. No business. No income. Conventional mortgage answer: declined.
The asset utilization mortgage answers each of these correctly: you have $3.8M, $9.2M, $5.5M, or $2.8M in liquid assets. Divided by 84 months. That is your qualifying income.
The 84-Month Divisor: Why This Number
The 84-month divisor (7 years) represents a conservative income projection horizon — the period over which a lender conservatively models the gradual consumption of assets to meet loan obligations.
The divisor choice significantly affects qualifying income:
| Divisor | Qualifying Income on $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| 60 months (5 years) | $33,333/month |
| 84 months (7 years) — Mbanc | $23,810/month |
| 120 months (10 years) | $16,667/month |
| 180 months (15 years) | $11,111/month |
Mbanc’s 84-month program is more conservative than 60-month programs but significantly more favorable than 120-month programs. For most wealthy borrowers, the 84-month calculation produces qualifying income that substantially exceeds the required PITIA.
What Assets Qualify
100% eligible:– Checking and savings accounts
– Brokerage and investment accounts (taxable)
– Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs
– Money market funds
– CDs (certificates of deposit)
70% eligible:– IRA accounts
– 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans (vested balance)
– SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA
– Other qualified retirement accounts
Not eligible:– Down payment and closing cost funds (excluded — these are being deployed, not available)
– Real estate equity (illiquid)
– Business equity or ownership interests (illiquid, non-convertible without transaction)
– Unvested stock options or RSUs
– Collectibles, art, precious metals (illiquid, difficult to value objectively)
– Assets in a minor’s name
The retirement account factor:$1,000,000 in an IRA qualifies at 70% = $700,000 eligible. $700,000 ÷ 84 = $8,333/month from that IRA.
The same $1,000,000 in a taxable brokerage qualifies at 100% = $11,905/month.
Retirement accounts produce 30% less qualifying income per dollar than taxable accounts.
The Complete Calculation: Multiple Asset Types
Most wealthy borrowers have diversified holdings across account types. The calculation combines all eligible assets:
Borrower profile:Taxable brokerage (Fidelity): $1,850,000 → 100% eligible = $1,850,000
Roth IRA: $420,000 → 70% eligible = $294,000
Traditional IRA: $680,000 → 70% eligible = $476,000
Money market: $285,000 → 100% eligible = $285,000
Down payment + closing costs (excluded): $380,000 → $0 eligible
Total eligible assets: $2,905,000Monthly qualifying income: $2,905,000 ÷ 84 = $34,583/monthAt 50% DTI: max PITIA = $17,292/month. This borrower can support a $1.5M–$2.0M+ mortgage at current rates.
Asset Utilization vs Other Non-QM Programs
| | Asset Utilization | Bank Statement | 1099 Loan |
|—|—|—|—|
| Income source | Liquid assets | Business deposits | 1099-NEC from clients |
| Formula | Assets ÷ 84 | Deposits × (1 − ratio) | 1099 × 90% ÷ 12 |
| Who it serves | Retirees, wealth events | Self-employed owners | Contractors |
| Tax return needed | No | No | No |
| Active income needed | No | Yes (deposits) | Yes (clients) |
| No income AT ALL | Qualifies | No | No |
Asset utilization is the only Non-QM program that serves borrowers with literally zero earned income. Bank statement and 1099 require active business or contractor activity that generates deposits or client payments. Asset utilization requires neither.
Combining Asset Utilization With Other Income
Borrowers who have BOTH liquid assets AND some form of income can combine both qualifying streams:
Retired partner receiving pension:Pension: $8,500/month (documented via award letter).
Eligible assets: $2,200,000 ÷ 84 = $26,190/month.
Combined: $34,690/month qualifying income.Semi-retired consultant with assets:1099 consulting income: $12,000/month qualifying.
Asset utilization from brokerage: $19,048/month.
Combined: $31,048/month.The combination approach captures the full financial picture of partially-retired or transitional borrowers whose income is supplemented by wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an asset utilization mortgage?
A Non-QM mortgage that qualifies on liquid assets instead of income. Formula: eligible assets ÷ 84 = monthly qualifying income. No W-2 or tax return required.
Do I have to liquidate my assets to qualify?
No. The 84-month depletion is a mathematical construct for qualification. Your assets remain invested throughout the loan term.
What credit score is needed?
640 minimum. 660 for 85% LTV. 720+ for best pricing.
What is the minimum asset amount to qualify?
Depends on the target loan amount and DTI. For a $900,000 loan at 8.25% ($6,900/month PITIA), you need approximately $1.16M in eligible assets to produce the $13,800/month qualifying income required at 50% DTI. The calculation is always: (target PITIA ÷ 50%) × 84 = minimum eligible assets needed.
Not a commitment to lend. Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Asset Utilization in Context: The Four Non-QM Programs
Mbanc’s four Non-QM programs each serve a distinct borrower type:
| Program | Borrower Type | Qualifying Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bank statement | Self-employed business owners | Business deposits |
| 1099 loan | Independent contractors | 1099-NEC from clients |
| DSCR | Real estate investors | Property rental income |
| Asset utilization | Retirees, business sellers, wealth events | Liquid asset portfolio |
Asset utilization is the only program that serves borrowers with truly no active income. The other three programs require active business or contractor activity. Asset utilization requires only that you have accumulated sufficient wealth.
The typical asset utilization borrower journey:1. Built wealth over decades through a career, business, or investment portfolio.
2. Retired, sold a business, inherited wealth, or experienced a liquidity event.
3. Applied for a mortgage and was declined despite having millions in assets.
4. Discovered that assets — not income — can qualify them.
Who Should Get Pre-Qualified Today
Any borrower who:
– Is retired with a substantial investment portfolio and no W-2
– Recently sold a business or property and holds significant cash or securities
– Inherited wealth through a trust or estate
– Is in an “income gap” period (between jobs, between income sources)
– Has a large brokerage account but irregular or difficult-to-document income
The pre-qualification call takes 15 minutes and requires no documents — just the approximate total of your eligible assets and your target purchase price.
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The conventional mortgage system was designed for W-2 employees and tells you both things simultaneously: your wealth is extraordinary and your mortgage eligibility is zero. An asset utilization mortgage fixes the second part of that equation.
An asset utilization mortgage — also called an asset depletion mortgage or asset dissipation loan — qualifies borrowers based on their liquid assets rather than their earned income. The program applies a simple mathematical framework: divide the borrower’s eligible liquid assets by 84 months. The result is the monthly qualifying income.
The formula:Eligible Liquid Assets ÷ 84 = Monthly Qualifying Income.
A retired surgeon with $4.2M in a Vanguard brokerage account qualifies on $4,200,000 ÷ 84 = $50,000/monthin qualifying income. Without earning a dollar of current income. Without submitting a tax return. Without explaining why their W-2 doesn’t exist anymore.
Asset-Rich? Your Wealth Is Your Qualification.
Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Why the Program Exists
The conventional mortgage system has one answer to “how will you pay?” — a paycheck. For millions of Americans, this is the wrong question applied to a person who clearly has the means.
The retired professional:A cardiologist who retired at 62 with $3.8M in investment accounts. Their annual portfolio return exceeds their mortgage payment by a factor of 5. Their ability to repay is beyond question. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no income.
The business seller:A technology founder who sold her company for $9.2M. The sale is a capital event, not income. Her checking account has $9.2M in it. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no recurring income.
The trust beneficiary:An heir who inherits $5.5M in a brokerage trust. Distributions come quarterly and vary. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, income not documentable.
The early retiree (FIRE):A software engineer who retired at 45 with $2.8M invested. No W-2. No business. No income. Conventional mortgage answer: declined.
The asset utilization mortgage answers each of these correctly: you have $3.8M, $9.2M, $5.5M, or $2.8M in liquid assets. Divided by 84 months. That is your qualifying income.
The 84-Month Divisor: Why This Number
The 84-month divisor (7 years) represents a conservative income projection horizon — the period over which a lender conservatively models the gradual consumption of assets to meet loan obligations.
The divisor choice significantly affects qualifying income:
| Divisor | Qualifying Income on $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| 60 months (5 years) | $33,333/month |
| 84 months (7 years) — Mbanc | $23,810/month |
| 120 months (10 years) | $16,667/month |
| 180 months (15 years) | $11,111/month |
Mbanc’s 84-month program is more conservative than 60-month programs but significantly more favorable than 120-month programs. For most wealthy borrowers, the 84-month calculation produces qualifying income that substantially exceeds the required PITIA.
What Assets Qualify
100% eligible:– Checking and savings accounts
– Brokerage and investment accounts (taxable)
– Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs
– Money market funds
– CDs (certificates of deposit)
70% eligible:– IRA accounts
– 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans (vested balance)
– SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA
– Other qualified retirement accounts
Not eligible:– Down payment and closing cost funds (excluded — these are being deployed, not available)
– Real estate equity (illiquid)
– Business equity or ownership interests (illiquid, non-convertible without transaction)
– Unvested stock options or RSUs
– Collectibles, art, precious metals (illiquid, difficult to value objectively)
– Assets in a minor’s name
The retirement account factor:$1,000,000 in an IRA qualifies at 70% = $700,000 eligible. $700,000 ÷ 84 = $8,333/month from that IRA.
The same $1,000,000 in a taxable brokerage qualifies at 100% = $11,905/month.
Retirement accounts produce 30% less qualifying income per dollar than taxable accounts.
The Complete Calculation: Multiple Asset Types
Most wealthy borrowers have diversified holdings across account types. The calculation combines all eligible assets:
Borrower profile:Taxable brokerage (Fidelity): $1,850,000 → 100% eligible = $1,850,000
Roth IRA: $420,000 → 70% eligible = $294,000
Traditional IRA: $680,000 → 70% eligible = $476,000
Money market: $285,000 → 100% eligible = $285,000
Down payment + closing costs (excluded): $380,000 → $0 eligible
Total eligible assets: $2,905,000Monthly qualifying income: $2,905,000 ÷ 84 = $34,583/monthAt 50% DTI: max PITIA = $17,292/month. This borrower can support a $1.5M–$2.0M+ mortgage at current rates.
Asset Utilization vs Other Non-QM Programs
| | Asset Utilization | Bank Statement | 1099 Loan |
|—|—|—|—|
| Income source | Liquid assets | Business deposits | 1099-NEC from clients |
| Formula | Assets ÷ 84 | Deposits × (1 − ratio) | 1099 × 90% ÷ 12 |
| Who it serves | Retirees, wealth events | Self-employed owners | Contractors |
| Tax return needed | No | No | No |
| Active income needed | No | Yes (deposits) | Yes (clients) |
| No income AT ALL | Qualifies | No | No |
Asset utilization is the only Non-QM program that serves borrowers with literally zero earned income. Bank statement and 1099 require active business or contractor activity that generates deposits or client payments. Asset utilization requires neither.
Combining Asset Utilization With Other Income
Borrowers who have BOTH liquid assets AND some form of income can combine both qualifying streams:
Retired partner receiving pension:Pension: $8,500/month (documented via award letter).
Eligible assets: $2,200,000 ÷ 84 = $26,190/month.
Combined: $34,690/month qualifying income.Semi-retired consultant with assets:1099 consulting income: $12,000/month qualifying.
Asset utilization from brokerage: $19,048/month.
Combined: $31,048/month.The combination approach captures the full financial picture of partially-retired or transitional borrowers whose income is supplemented by wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an asset utilization mortgage?
A Non-QM mortgage that qualifies on liquid assets instead of income. Formula: eligible assets ÷ 84 = monthly qualifying income. No W-2 or tax return required.
Do I have to liquidate my assets to qualify?
No. The 84-month depletion is a mathematical construct for qualification. Your assets remain invested throughout the loan term.
What credit score is needed?
640 minimum. 660 for 85% LTV. 720+ for best pricing.
What is the minimum asset amount to qualify?
Depends on the target loan amount and DTI. For a $900,000 loan at 8.25% ($6,900/month PITIA), you need approximately $1.16M in eligible assets to produce the $13,800/month qualifying income required at 50% DTI. The calculation is always: (target PITIA ÷ 50%) × 84 = minimum eligible assets needed.
Not a commitment to lend. Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Asset Utilization in Context: The Four Non-QM Programs
Mbanc’s four Non-QM programs each serve a distinct borrower type:
| Program | Borrower Type | Qualifying Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bank statement | Self-employed business owners | Business deposits |
| 1099 loan | Independent contractors | 1099-NEC from clients |
| DSCR | Real estate investors | Property rental income |
| Asset utilization | Retirees, business sellers, wealth events | Liquid asset portfolio |
Asset utilization is the only program that serves borrowers with truly no active income. The other three programs require active business or contractor activity. Asset utilization requires only that you have accumulated sufficient wealth.
The typical asset utilization borrower journey:1. Built wealth over decades through a career, business, or investment portfolio.
2. Retired, sold a business, inherited wealth, or experienced a liquidity event.
3. Applied for a mortgage and was declined despite having millions in assets.
4. Discovered that assets — not income — can qualify them.
Who Should Get Pre-Qualified Today
Any borrower who:
– Is retired with a substantial investment portfolio and no W-2
– Recently sold a business or property and holds significant cash or securities
– Inherited wealth through a trust or estate
– Is in an “income gap” period (between jobs, between income sources)
– Has a large brokerage account but irregular or difficult-to-document income
The pre-qualification call takes 15 minutes and requires no documents — just the approximate total of your eligible assets and your target purchase price.
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The conventional mortgage system was designed for W-2 employees and tells you both things simultaneously: your wealth is extraordinary and your mortgage eligibility is zero. An asset utilization mortgage fixes the second part of that equation.
An asset utilization mortgage — also called an asset depletion mortgage or asset dissipation loan — qualifies borrowers based on their liquid assets rather than their earned income. The program applies a simple mathematical framework: divide the borrower’s eligible liquid assets by 84 months. The result is the monthly qualifying income.
The formula:Eligible Liquid Assets ÷ 84 = Monthly Qualifying Income.
A retired surgeon with $4.2M in a Vanguard brokerage account qualifies on $4,200,000 ÷ 84 = $50,000/monthin qualifying income. Without earning a dollar of current income. Without submitting a tax return. Without explaining why their W-2 doesn’t exist anymore.
Asset-Rich? Your Wealth Is Your Qualification.
Mbanc NMLS #38232 | Equal Housing Opportunity Lender
Why the Program Exists
The conventional mortgage system has one answer to “how will you pay?” — a paycheck. For millions of Americans, this is the wrong question applied to a person who clearly has the means.
The retired professional:A cardiologist who retired at 62 with $3.8M in investment accounts. Their annual portfolio return exceeds their mortgage payment by a factor of 5. Their ability to repay is beyond question. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no income.
The business seller:A technology founder who sold her company for $9.2M. The sale is a capital event, not income. Her checking account has $9.2M in it. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, no recurring income.
The trust beneficiary:An heir who inherits $5.5M in a brokerage trust. Distributions come quarterly and vary. Conventional mortgage answer: declined, income not documentable.
The early retiree (FIRE):A software engineer who retired at 45 with $2.8M invested. No W-2. No business. No income. Conventional mortgage answer: declined.
The asset utilization mortgage answers each of these correctly: you have $3.8M, $9.2M, $5.5M, or $2.8M in liquid assets. Divided by 84 months. That is your qualifying income.
The 84-Month Divisor: Why This Number
The 84-month divisor (7 years) represents a conservative income projection horizon — the period over which a lender conservatively models the gradual consumption of assets to meet loan obligations.
The divisor choice significantly affects qualifying income:
| Divisor | Qualifying Income on $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| 60 months (5 years) | $33,333/month |
| 84 months (7 years) — Mbanc | $23,810/month |
| 120 months (10 years) | $16,667/month |
| 180 months (15 years) | $11,111/month |
Mbanc’s 84-month program is more conservative than 60-month programs but significantly more favorable than 120-month programs. For most wealthy borrowers, the 84-month calculation produces qualifying income that substantially exceeds the required PITIA.
What Assets Qualify
100% eligible:– Checking and savings accounts
– Brokerage and investment accounts (taxable)
– Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs
– Money market funds
– CDs (certificates of deposit)
70% eligible:– IRA accounts
– 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans (vested balance)
– SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA
– Other qualified retirement accounts
Not eligible:– Down payment and closing cost funds (excluded — these are being deployed, not available)
– Real estate equity (illiquid)
– Business equity or ownership interests (illiquid, non-convertible without transaction)
– Unvested stock options or RSUs
– Collectibles, art, precious metals (illiquid, difficult to value objectively)
– Assets in a minor’s name
The retirement account factor:$1,000,000 in an IRA qualifies at 70% = $700,000 eligible. $700,000 ÷ 84 = $8,333/month from that IRA.
The same $1,000,000 in a taxable brokerage qualifies at 100% = $11,905/month.
Retirement accounts produce 30% less qualifying income per dollar than taxable accounts.
The Complete Calculation: Multiple Asset Types
Most wealthy borrowers have diversified holdings across account types. The calculation combines all eligible assets:
Borrower profile:Taxable brokerage (Fidelity): $1,850,000 → 100% eligible = $1,850,000
Roth IRA: $420,000 → 70% eligible = $294,000
Traditional IRA: $680,000 → 70% eligible = $476,000
Money market: $285,000 → 100% eligible = $285,000
Down payment + closing costs (excluded): $380,000 → $0 eligible
Total eligible assets: $2,905,000Monthly qualifying income: $2,905,000 ÷ 84 = $34,583/monthAt 50% DTI: max PITIA = $17,292/month. This borrower can support a $1.5M–$2.0M+ mortgage at current rates.
Asset Utilization vs Other Non-QM Programs
| | Asset Utilization | Bank Statement | 1099 Loan |
|—|—|—|—|
| Income source | Liquid assets | Business deposits | 1099-NEC from clients |
| Formula | Assets ÷ 84 | Deposits × (1 − ratio) | 1099 × 90% ÷ 12 |
| Who it serves | Retirees, wealth events | Self-employed owners | Contractors |
| Tax return needed | No | No | No |
| Active income needed | No | Yes (deposits) | Yes (clients) |
| No income AT ALL | Qualifies | No | No |
Asset utilization is the only Non-QM program that serves borrowers with literally zero earned income. Bank statement and 1099 require active business or contractor activity that generates deposits or client payments. Asset utilization requires neither.
Combining Asset Utilization With Other Income
Borrowers who have BOTH liquid assets AND some form of income can combine both qualifying streams:
Retired partner receiving pension:Pension: $8,500/month (documented via award letter).
Eligible assets: $2,200,000 ÷ 84 = $26,190/month.
Combined: $34,690/month qualifying income.Semi-retired consultant with assets:1099 consulting income: $12,000/month qualifying.
Asset utilization from brokerage: $19,048/month.
Combined: $31,048/month.The combination approach captures the full financial picture of partially-retired or transitional borrowers whose income is supplemented by wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an asset utilization mortgage?
A Non-QM mortgage that qualifies on liquid assets instead of income. Formula: eligible assets ÷ 84 = monthly qualifying income. No W-2 or tax return required.
Do I have to liquidate my assets to qualify?
No. The 84-month depletion is a mathematical construct for qualification. Your assets remain invested throughout the loan term.
What credit score is needed?
640 minimum. 660 for 85% LTV. 720+ for best pricing.
What is the minimum asset amount to qualify?
Depends on the target loan amount and DTI. For a $900,000 loan at 8.25% ($6,900/month PITIA), you need approximately $1.16M in eligible assets to produce the $13,800/month qualifying income required at 50% DTI. The calculation is always: (target PITIA ÷ 50%) × 84 = minimum eligible assets needed.
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Asset Utilization in Context: The Four Non-QM Programs
Mbanc’s four Non-QM programs each serve a distinct borrower type:
| Program | Borrower Type | Qualifying Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bank statement | Self-employed business owners | Business deposits |
| 1099 loan | Independent contractors | 1099-NEC from clients |
| DSCR | Real estate investors | Property rental income |
| Asset utilization | Retirees, business sellers, wealth events | Liquid asset portfolio |
Asset utilization is the only program that serves borrowers with truly no active income. The other three programs require active business or contractor activity. Asset utilization requires only that you have accumulated sufficient wealth.
The typical asset utilization borrower journey:1. Built wealth over decades through a career, business, or investment portfolio.
2. Retired, sold a business, inherited wealth, or experienced a liquidity event.
3. Applied for a mortgage and was declined despite having millions in assets.
4. Discovered that assets — not income — can qualify them.
Who Should Get Pre-Qualified Today
Any borrower who:
– Is retired with a substantial investment portfolio and no W-2
– Recently sold a business or property and holds significant cash or securities
– Inherited wealth through a trust or estate
– Is in an “income gap” period (between jobs, between income sources)
– Has a large brokerage account but irregular or difficult-to-document income
The pre-qualification call takes 15 minutes and requires no documents — just the approximate total of your eligible assets and your target purchase price.
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Who Should Get Pre-Qualified Today
Any borrower who:
– Is retired with a substantial investment portfolio and no W-2
– Recently sold a business or property and holds significant cash or securities
– Inherited wealth through a trust or estate
– Is in an “income gap” period (between jobs, between income sources)
– Has a large brokerage account but irregular or difficult-to-document income
The pre-qualification call takes 15 minutes and requires no documents — just the approximate total of your eligible assets and your target purchase price.
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