Residential Mortgage

Medical Professional Loans

Specialized mortgage loans for licensed medical professionals offering up to 100% financing with no mortgage insurance. Ideal for doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and other qualifying medical practitioners.

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Is This Loan Right for You?

A medical professional loan is right for you if you are a licensed medical professional — such as an MD, DO, DDS, DMD, PharmD, DVM, DPM, or CRNA — and want to purchase a home with little or no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. With up to 100% LTV financing at a minimum 680 FICO score, you can buy with zero down and no PMI at any loan-to-value ratio. Loan amounts reach $2 million with a 720 score or $1.5 million at 680, and the 50% DTI limit accommodates significant student loan balances using income-based repayment calculations. Medical residents, fellows, and interns qualify using projected income from an employment contract or offer letter. Five-year and seven-year ARM options are available for primary residences only. Compared to conventional loans requiring 20% down to avoid PMI, doctor loans eliminate insurance entirely while allowing zero down. Choose a medical professional loan if your degree qualifies and you want homeownership without waiting to pay off student debt.

Side-by-Side

Doctor Loans vs Conventional vs FHA

Medical professional loans eliminate PMI and allow 100% financing — benefits no other program can match.

FeatureDoctor LoanConventionalFHA
Down Payment0% (100% financing)3-20%3.5%
PMINone at any LTVRequired if <20% downMIP for life of loan
Student Debt HandlingFavorable IBR calculationsFull payment or 1% of balanceIBR or 1% of balance
Credit Score680+620+580+
Eligible ProfessionsMD, DO, DDS, DMD, PharmD, DVM, DPM, CRNAAnyoneAnyone
Loan LimitsUp to $2M (720+ FICO)$806,500 conforming$498,257-$1,209,750
Closing Timeline30-45 days30-45 days30-45 days
Requirements

What Are the Doctor Loans Requirements?

Min Credit Score

680+

Min Down Payment

0%

Max LTV

100%

Max DTI

50%

Loan Limits

Up to $2M (720+ FICO) or $1.5M (680+ FICO); 95% LTV up to $1.5M

PMI / MIP

No mortgage insurance required at any LTV

Occupancy

Primary residence only

Features

Key Features

  • Up to 100% LTV (no down payment) with 680+ FICO
  • No private mortgage insurance (PMI) required
  • Loans up to $2M at 720 FICO / $1.5M at 680 FICO
  • DTI up to 50% — student loan-friendly
  • 5-year and 7-year ARM options available
  • Projected income accepted for residents, fellows, and interns
  • Escrow waivers available up to 90% LTV
  • Purchase and rate-and-term refinance eligible
Process

How It Works

1

Verify Eligibility

Confirm your medical credentials — we'll verify your degree, license, or residency status to determine program eligibility.

2

Pre-Qualification

We review your income (or projected income for residents), student debt, credit profile, and assets to determine your maximum purchase price.

3

Application & Rate Lock

Complete your application, submit documentation, and lock in your rate. We shop our lender network for the best doctor loan terms.

4

Closing & Move In

Finalize your loan documents, fund the mortgage, and get the keys — with zero or minimal cash out of pocket.

Pros & Cons

What Are the Pros and Cons of Doctor Loans?

Advantages

  • 100% financing with no down payment — keep your savings for practice costs
  • No PMI at any loan-to-value ratio — saves hundreds per month
  • Student loan debt treated favorably with income-based DTI calculations
  • Projected income accepted — don't wait until after residency to buy

Considerations

  • Limited to primary residence only — no investment properties
  • Only available to specific medical professions (not all healthcare workers)
  • Higher loan amounts ($1.5M-$2M) require 720+ credit score
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Licensed MDs, DOs, dentists (DDS/DMD), pharmacists (PharmD), veterinarians (DVM/VMD), podiatrists (DPM), ophthalmologists, psychiatrists, and CRNAs with DNAP or DNP degrees. Medical residents, fellows, and interns with one of these degrees also qualify.
Correct. Unlike conventional loans where PMI is required below 20% down, medical professional loans waive mortgage insurance entirely — even at 100% LTV. This can save $200-$800+ per month depending on loan amount.
Yes. If you're a medical resident, fellow, or intern with a qualifying degree and an employment contract or offer letter, your projected income can be used to qualify. This allows you to purchase a home before your attending salary begins.
Medical professional loans use more favorable DTI calculations for student loan debt. Income-driven repayment amounts may be used instead of the full balance, and the 50% DTI limit gives more room than conventional programs (typically 45%).
Up to $2 million with a 720+ credit score. With a 680-719 credit score, the maximum is $1.5 million. At 95% LTV, loans are available up to $1.5 million regardless of credit score within the eligible range.
Yes — rate-and-term refinancing is available. Cash-out refinance is not currently offered under this program. If you need cash-out, we can explore conventional or jumbo options for you.
Local Expertise

Getting a Doctor Loans Loan in the San Gabriel Valley

NetCORE Lending™ is headquartered in Diamond Bar and has been helping borrowers across the San Gabriel Valley secure doctor loans financing since 2015. We serve homebuyers and homeowners in Pomona, Walnut, Rowland Heights, West Covina, Chino Hills, Covina, La Verne, Glendora, San Dimas, Hacienda Heights, and City of Industry — as well as borrowers throughout California.

As a local mortgage broker, we understand the San Gabriel Valley real estate market — from the higher-value properties in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar to the more affordable options in Pomona and West Covina. Our team provides bilingual service in English and Vietnamese and shops 100+ wholesale lenders to find you the lowest available rate on your doctor loans loan.

Call (714) 399-6361 to discuss doctor loans options with a local loan advisor, or get pre-qualified online in 2 minutes.

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Apply online in minutes or call us to speak with a loan advisor about your Doctor Loans options.

This information is not intended to be an indication of loan qualification, loan approval or commitment to lend. Rates, terms, and availability of programs are subject to change without notice.

Reviewed by Joann Ton, Loan Officer (NMLS# 1461031) | Last updated: June 2026