Loan Programs
SDIRA Financing
Non-recourse leverage for self-directed and SEP IRAs, kept compliant.
Financing built for self-directed IRAs and SEP IRAs. Put your retirement capital to work on investment real estate while staying compliant with IRA rules.
Why IRA loans must be non-recourse
IRA rules prohibit your account from pledging your personal assets as collateral. That means any leverage an IRA uses must be non-recourse — secured by the property alone. It is exactly the structure we specialize in, so there is no learning curve on our end.
What qualifies
- Non-owner-occupied (investment) property — single family, small multifamily, condos, and more.
- Up to 70% LTV; the property and its DSCR drive approval, not your personal credit.
- About six months of reserves, consistent across our programs.
The tax wrinkle: UBIT / UDFI
When an IRA borrows, the income attributable to the debt-financed share of the property may be subject to UBIT via UDFI. It is rarely a deal-breaker, but you should understand it before you buy. Read UDFI/UBIT explained → Some investors prefer a Solo 401(k), which is generally exempt — we can help you compare.
See if your IRA and property qualify
See where your IRA, SEP, or Solo 401(k) stands for a non-recourse investment-property loan -- in under two minutes.
The Check Eligibility tool gives self-directed retirement investors a fast, honest read on whether a non-recourse loan fits their account and their target property. A non-recourse loan is what lets an IRA or Solo 401(k) borrow without the account holder personally guaranteeing the debt -- a requirement when retirement funds are the borrower.
Answer a few questions about your account type, balance, and the property, and you will get a plain-language verdict plus a likely loan range, with a clear next step. Nothing here is a credit decision -- it is a starting point built on the same guidelines our officers use.
See where you stand before you talk to anyone. Every result points to a next step.
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How it works
- Tell us your account type (IRA / SEP or Solo 401(k)) and balance band.
- Describe the property -- type, transaction, state, and estimated value.
- Confirm it is an investment (non-owner-occupied) property, which non-recourse loans require.
- Get an instant read plus a likely loan range based on our 70% LTV baseline.
Why it matters
For retirement-funded real estate, the loan structure matters as much as the property. Because the IRA or 401(k) -- not you -- is the borrower, lenders look to the asset and the account rather than your personal income.
Knowing early whether your account type, balance, and property line up with non-recourse guidelines saves weeks and lets you shop with realistic numbers. It also surfaces tax considerations like UBIT / UDFI, which differ between IRAs and Solo 401(k)s.
How to read your result
Likely eligible means your inputs fit our standard guidelines and an officer can move quickly. Likely a conversation or Conditional does not mean no -- it flags something (a smaller balance, a restricted property type, or owner-occupied use) that a specialist should review.
The likely loan range is an estimate from your property value against our 70% maximum LTV; your actual amount depends on rent, reserves, and full underwriting. Every result routes to Apply because borderline files still get a human review.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to personally qualify for a non-recourse loan?
Which account types can use this tool?
Does the property have to be an investment property?
Is the result a loan approval?
My balance is under $100k -- am I out?
Estimates only -- not a commitment to lend; subject to full underwriting.
Frequently asked questions
Can my self-directed IRA get a mortgage?
Yes — through a non-recourse loan, which is the structure IRA rules require. The loan is made to the IRA and secured by the property.
Will my IRA owe taxes on a leveraged property?
The debt-financed share of income can be subject to UBIT via UDFI. The amount depends on your leverage and situation; confirm with your CPA.
How much can my IRA borrow?
Up to 70% LTV against a 1.25 DSCR baseline, within our $100,000 to $750,000 standard band.
Ready to see where you stand?
Estimates and guidelines only — not a commitment to lend; all loans subject to full underwriting. Business-purpose / investment-property financing only. Educational information, not legal or tax advice.