Non-QM Stand Alone Second Mortgages
John Thomas
November 6, 2025
Tags: Delaware Home Equity Loan, HELOC, Home Equity Loans, John Thomas Second Mortgage, stand-alone second mortgage

Access your home’s equity without touching your low-rate first mortgage.
What is a Stand-Alone Second Mortgage?
A stand-alone second mortgage allows you to borrow against your home’s equity without touching your existing first mortgage. Rather than refinancing your entire balance into a higher-rate loan, you take out a second lien for a lump-sum amount, typically up to 90% combined loan-to-value (CLTV) based on your credit, income, and property type
These second liens are ideal for:
Debt consolidation – Pay off high-interest credit cards or personal loans.
Home improvements – Remodel, add an addition, or make energy-efficient upgrades.