# Tiger Loans, Inc. > Tiger Loans is a direct home mortgage lender and broker licensed across multiple U.S. states. We specialize in Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, USDA, and Non-QM loan programs for home purchases and refinances. ## Company - **Legal name:** Tiger Loans, Inc. - **NMLS ID:** 1169300 - **Type:** Direct mortgage lender + broker - **Website:** https://www.tigerloans.com - **Licensed states (direct lender):** Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Washington - **Licensed states (broker):** Massachusetts (MB1169300), Virginia - **Equal Housing Lender** ## Loan Products - **Conventional loans** — Fixed and adjustable rate (ARM), conforming and high-balance; 5/6, 7/6, 10/6 ARM structures - **FHA loans** — Low down payment (3.5%), flexible credit requirements, first-time buyer friendly - **VA loans** — Zero down payment for eligible veterans, active duty, and surviving spouses - **Jumbo loans** — Loan amounts above conforming limits for high-value properties - **USDA loans** — Zero down payment for eligible rural and suburban properties - **Non-QM loans** — Bank statement loans for self-employed borrowers, DSCR loans for real estate investors ## Team - **Alex Chen** — NMLS #233900 — Founding Loan Officer, California-based - Additional licensed loan officers available — see https://www.tigerloans.com/en/loan-officers ## Educational Resources (Blog) - [Virtual Closing: Close Your Mortgage Without Being Home](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/virtual-closing-mortgage) - [Can You Buy a Second Primary Residence? A Real Case from Tiger Loans](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/second-primary-residence-for-parents) - [Doctor's Loan: The Complete Guide for Medical Professionals](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/doctors-loan-guide) - [How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score: A Complete Guide](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/how-to-build-credit-score) - [FICO vs. VantageScore 4.0: What the New Credit Score Era Means for Homebuyers](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/fico-vs-vantagescore-4-0) - [The Iran War & Mortgage Rates: What Every Borrower Needs to Know Right Now](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/iran-war-mortgage-rates) - [Mortgage Closing Costs Explained: A Complete Guide to Every Fee](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/mortgage-closing-costs-guide) - [Owner's Policy vs. Lender's Policy: Title Insurance Quick Guide](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/owners-title-vs-lenders-title-quick-guide) - [Understanding ARM Loans: 5/6, 7/6, 10/6 and Cap Structures](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/understanding-arm) - [APR vs. Interest Rate: What's the Real Cost of Your Mortgage?](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/understanding-apr) - [How DTI Works: The Income-to-Debt Ratio That Makes or Breaks Your Mortgage](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/understanding-dti) - [How to Buy a Bigger Home Without Selling Your Current One](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/upsizing-home-loan) - [How to Take Title in California: A Complete Guide to Vesting Options](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/california-vesting-title) - [FHA vs. Conventional Loans: Which Is Right for You?](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/fha-vs-conventional) - [What Is a DSCR Loan? Real Estate Investor's Complete Guide](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/what-is-dscr-loan) - [How Self-Employed Borrowers Can Get a Mortgage](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/self-employed-mortgage) - [The Real Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/cost-of-waiting) - [Mortgage Refinance 101: When Does It Make Sense?](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/refinance-101) - [First-Time Homebuyer's Complete Guide](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/first-time-homebuyer-guide) - [Iran War & Mortgage Rates — Key Points to Know](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/iran-war-mortgage-rates-key-points) - [To Lock, or Not to Lock — That’s the Mortgage Question. Here’s the Answer.](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/lock-or-not) - [Conventional vs FHA Loan: Which Is Right for You?](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/conventional-vs-fha) - [Understanding Mortgage Rates: What Moves Them & How to Get a Better Rate](https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog/understanding-mortgage-rates) ## Key Pages - Home: https://www.tigerloans.com/en - Loan products: https://www.tigerloans.com/en/loans/conventional - About us: https://www.tigerloans.com/en/about - Loan officers: https://www.tigerloans.com/en/loan-officers - Contact: https://www.tigerloans.com/en/contact - Blog / Resources: https://www.tigerloans.com/en/blog ## Contact - **Apply online:** https://www.tigerloans.com/en/#apply - **Email:** info@tigerloans.com ## Compliance Tiger Loans, Inc. is licensed and regulated in all states where it operates. NMLS Consumer Access: https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/1169300. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. All loans subject to credit approval.