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NOVA Home Loans Overlays

NOVA overlays

1/6/26

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Chase VA Reference Guide

Chase VA overlays

4/14/26

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PennyMac Government Overlays

Overlays for Pennymac's government offerings.

9/9/25

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PennyMac A

A balanced solution designed for borrowers with good, but not top-tier credit profiles. Full and alt-doc available.

1/6/26

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PennyMac DSCR

Designed for investment properties only, qualification is based on the property cash flow, not borrower income.

12/2/25

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Onslow Bay Expanded Prime Tear Sheet

Interest-only, fully amortizing, ARM and fixed rate options are available within this program that permits full and alt-doc income verification.

3/22/26

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Onslow Bay A- Tear Sheet

More flexible guidelines for Onslow's bank statement, alt doc, and full doc offerings.

6/7/26

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Newfi Olympus CES

A full-doc CES option that permits all occupancies.

1/12/26

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Newfi Hercules and Hercules Expanded Guidelines

The underwriting guide for Newfi's full and alt-doc programs.

1/12/26

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Florida Home Sweet Home

Offered in 4 counties within Florida, this DPA offers assistance that goes up to $30k!

3/10/26

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Nevada Home is Possible

2% or 4% assistance options are available within this Nevada-specific DPA.

1/5/26

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Deephaven Equity Advantage Matrices

2nd lien options from Deephaven include full and alt-documentation.

3/4/26

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Chase Non-Agency

This product largely follows agency guidelines, with Chase overlays.

3/11/26

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EPO Periods

Review EPO timelines for our Policy A and Policy B investors. **Reminder** Policy A files may be sold to investors other than those locked. Files are subject to the policies of the allocated investor.

3/10/26

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CalHFA Conventional

Down payment and closing cost assistance (or without assistance) are offered through CalHFA's programs. Conventional and government programs available.

4/8/26

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BAML Jumbo

For files beyond conforming loan amounts.

6/17/26

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DPA Quick Reference

An Excel spreadsheet that give a high-level overview of our DPA offerings.

1/28/26

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Arc Home DSCR

Business purpose investment property loan.

10/30/25

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NOVA Smart Solar Grant- Encompass & Polly Guide

Learn the process to structure an Arcasa grant file.

2/20/26

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Bayview SH and NOO

An agency-eligible product for second homes and NOO properties. These are overlays to FNMA and FHLMC guidelines.

1/21/26

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Bayview Jumbo AUS

For files beyond conforming loan amounts.

10/22/25

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Chase Agency Reference Guide

Chase conventional overlays

4/10/26

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NewRez Overlays

Overlays for NewRez government and conventional offerings.

12/8/25

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Investor Guide

The primary resource for all products offered by NOVA. Explore by product category, specific investor, or channel.

4/1/26

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PennyMac A-

More flexible guidelines for PennyMac's bank statement, alt doc, and full doc offerings.

6/4/26

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Onslow Bay Agency Eligible SH and NOO

An agency-eligible product specific for second homes and investment properties. Follows agency guidelines, with Onslow overlays.

5/5/26

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Onslow Bay A+ Tear Sheet

For borrowers with stronger profiles- full and alt doc options available.

4/8/26

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Texas 5-Star Advantage Conventional

A Texas-based DPA program with various assistance options, ranging from 0%-5%.

11/4/25

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Newfi Hercules Matrix

This Newfi full and alt-doc program applies stricter parameters while delivering more competitive pricing.

1/5/26

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Newfi Artemis DSCR Matrix

Product matrix for Newfi's DSCR offering.

1/6/26

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Broker Overview

A matrix that gives an overview of what our brokered partners offer. Contact information and comp structures are also within.

5/5/26

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Nevada Home is Possible FTHB

2% or 4% assistance options are available within this Nevada-specific DPA. These guidelines are for the FTHB specific offering.

11/4/25

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Deephaven CORR Guidelines

Detailed guidelines for Expanded Prime, Non-Prime, DSCR, and ITIN.

3/10/26

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CalHFA Govt

Program parameters for the government offerings of this California specific DPA.

4/7/26

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Deephaven Condo Questionnaire

Required for condo files. Friendly reminder that Deephaven files require a pre-close review that adds several days to the timeline.

3/4/26

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NOVA Advantage DPA

Offered in all states, this DPA offers 3 or 5 year forgivable or 10 year repayable options. ARMs and temporary buydowns also available.

3/4/26

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Arrive Product Matrix

Available in all states, this DPA program permits 600+ FICOs.

6/9/26

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Arc Home Underwriting Guide

All the important details about Arc Home's products.

10/30/25

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NOVA Smart Solar Product Matrix

Program parameters. This DPA program pairs with a NOVA FHA lock.

12/9/25

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Arc Home Alt Income

Bank Statements, 1099, P&L, Asset Utilization and Asset Qualifer

2/6/26

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NOVA Smart Solar

Product matrix for NOVA's solar collab with Arcasa.

1/2/26

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Chase FHA Reference Guide

Chase FHA overlays

3/10/26

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PennyMac Conventional Overlays

Overlays for Pennymac's conventional offerings.

1/5/26

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Chase CLP

Based on property geography, this program supports homeownership with incentives built into pricing.

6/17/26

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PennyMac A+

For borrowers with stronger profiles- full and alt doc options available.

11/3/25

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Onslow Bay DSCR Tear Sheet

Investment properties only- qualification is based on the property's income.

6/5/26

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Onslow Bay Foreign National Tearsheet

Onslow's DSCR product for Foreign Nationals.

11/4/25

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Texas 5-Star Advantage Govt

A Texas-based DPA program with various assistance options, ranging from 0%-5%.

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Newfi Hercules Expanded Matrix

Newfi's full and alt-doc program with more flexible parameters.

1/6/26

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Newfi Artemis DSCR Guidelines

For investment properties only, this offering permits 1st time investors and ratios down to 0.80.

12/10/25

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Homebuyers Solution

Specific to the Pima County, Arizona region, Homebuyer's Solution offers government and conventional options, including the EDGE 2% rate buydown offering.

3/16/26

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Pikes Peak

This DPA serves El Paso County, Colorado and was formerly referred to as "El Paso Turnkey".

11/4/25

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Chenoa Seller Guide

Program guidelines for one of our nationwide DPAs. Other highlights are the eligibility of single-wide manufactured homes and 600+ FICOs.

3/11/26

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Deephaven Business Purpose & Occupancy Affidavit

Required form for Deephaven investment property loans.

3/23/26

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Deephaven CORR Matrix

Full, alt-doc (bank statements, 1099, P&L), and DSCR programs. Friendly reminder that Deephaven files require a pre-close review that adds several days to the timeline.

3/18/26

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NOVA Advantage NOO and SH Matrix

An agency-eligible product for second homes and NOO properties. These are overlays to FNMA and FHLMC guidelines.

2/3/26

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Bayview Bank Statement

For self-employed borrowers.

12/10/25

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Arc Home Foreign National

DSCR for Foreign Nationals.

2/21/26

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Arc Home Clean Slate

For files with recent credit or housing events.

4/28/25

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Bayview DSCR

Business purpose investment loan.

2/18/26

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Arc Home Edge and Access Agency Plus

A full-doc Non-QM product that largely follows agency guidelines.

4/28/25

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