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What is Non-Conforming Loan?

A home loan provided to borrowers who do not meet standard lending criteria, for example, those with bad credit, irregular income, or high LVR. Non-conforming loans typically carry higher interest rates than standard loans to compensate for the higher risk. Also called "low doc" or "specialist" loans in some contexts.

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