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When the deal gets complicated, make the right call.

23 years finding financing paths for self-employed borrowers, investors, unusual properties, and buyers who've been told "no" somewhere else.

What Is Holding Up Your Deal?

Most "complicated" deals aren't actually dead — they just hit one of four things. Find yours below.

 

 

​Income: The borrower makes money, but their tax returns don't show it. Self-employed income, write-offs, or 1099 work that doesn't fit a W-2 box. → Explore P&L & Bank Statement Loans

​Property: The house needs too much work for normal financing. Fixer-uppers, outdated kitchens, or anything an appraiser flags as "not habitable yet." → Explore Renovation Loans

Investor: Traditional income qualification isn't working. Rental income, multiple properties, or a portfolio that doesn't fit standard debt-to-income rules. → Explore DSCR & Investor Loans

Equity: They need cash but don't want to touch their low-rate first mortgage. Home improvements, debt consolidation, or a down payment on the next property. → Explore HELOCs & Fixed Seconds

Unusual property? There's probably still a path.

Shorter section, not a full flag — a catch-all for the specialty stuff:

Rec land, hobby farms, and barndominiums don't fit a standard lender's checklist. That doesn't mean they don't fit a mortgage. → Explore Rec Land / Hobby Farm / Barndominium Loans

First-time homebuyer? Different question, same 23 years.

Kept visually distinct from the flag cards — this isn't a "complicated deal," it's a different audience with different needs:

Buying your first home isn't about a flag — it's about being ready before you make an offer. Down payment options, what actually affects your qualification, and a plan you understand before you sign anything. → Start Here: First-Time Homebuyer Guide

Why 23 years matters here

Twenty-three years means I've seen almost every version of "this deal won't work" — and most of the time, it still does. 

Not sure which flag fits, or got a "no" from another lender?

Send me the scenario. I'll give you a straight read on whether there's a path forward.

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Jennifer J. Hill Mortgage Broker | Comedian | Speaker
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jennifer@almortgageinc.com

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