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Licensed coast to coast and based in Orange County, CA. Most lenders have one box — we have access to 160+. We specialize in the loans other brokers send away — HELOCs, fixed seconds, DSCR, and self-employed financing — and find the option that actually fits, wherever you are.

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“I want to pull cash out — but I'm not giving up my low first-mortgage rate.”

That's the most common thing we hear. You don't have to refinance to access your equity. Keep your first mortgage exactly where it is.

160+
Lender options
500–800s
FICO range served
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Income docs (DSCR)
Top 5%
Originators, nationally
Licensed nationwide
We lend coast to coast across our licensed states.
Local in Orange County
Based in Santa Ana, CA — a real team, not a call center.
160+ lenders, one point of contact
Wholesale access, handled directly by us.
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No full application. A quick note gets you real options from across 160+ lenders — HELOC, fixed second, DSCR, self-employed, and more.

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Solutions, not loan programs

The problem you came in with — and the door we open.

We lead with what you're trying to solve. The loan program is just the route we take to get you there.

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You said

“I want cash out, but I'm keeping my low first-mortgage rate.”

You can access your equity without refinancing your first mortgage — your low first-mortgage rate stays exactly where it is. Two standouts: get up to $400,000 with no appraisal required on a HELOC or fixed second — and for larger needs, we place HELOCs and fixed seconds up to $4 million, a size almost no one else will touch.

$400KNo appraisal required$4MMax HELOC / fixed second — rarely available anywhere
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You said

“I want another rental — but I can't qualify on tax returns.”

A DSCR loan lets you purchase or refinance an investment property with no income documentation at all — it qualifies on the property's rental income, not yours. No tax returns, no W-2s, no pay stubs, no employment verification.

$0Income docs to purchaseRentqualifies the loan, not your taxes

More ways we help

Self-employed, retired, or commercial — different needs, same access to 160+ lenders.

Self-Employed

Bank statement, P&L, 1099, stated income, and no-DTI loans — qualify without tax returns.

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Investor & Construction

DSCR, fix & flip, bridge, hard money, construction, and land loans for investors and builders.

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Reverse Mortgage

Retired? Turn home equity into income with no monthly mortgage payment.

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Commercial

Financing for commercial real estate and business purposes.

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Why CTC Equity is different

Most lenders have one box.
We have 160+.

A lot of our clients come to us after being told "no" somewhere else. That "no" usually just means that one lender's box didn't fit. Our job is to find the lender whose box does — and to find the options you didn't know existed.

Access to 160+ lenders — wholesale pricing, not one retail menu.

HELOC & fixed-second specialists — keep your first mortgage rate.

DSCR & investor financing — qualify on the property, not your taxes.

Self-employed solutions — bank statement and P&L underwriting.

Licensed coast to coast — and we serve FICO from the 500s to 800s.

Fast communication & strategic execution — we move at your speed.

Recognition & track record

The receipts.

Production volume and recognition earned the hard way — closing loans other lenders couldn't.

$4M
Max HELOC or fixed second we place — a size almost no one else offers
$400K
No appraisal required (HELOC / 2nd)
160+
Lenders accessed
Top 5%
Originators nationally
Scotsman Guide Top Originator
[confirm year]
Started the home equity department at Rocket Mortgage
Top producer — team & department
EMC Top 5% Loan Officer — Volume
EMortgage Capital · 2025
EMC Top 5% Loan Officer — Units
EMortgage Capital · 2025
EMC Top 10% Loan Officer — Units
EMortgage Capital · Q1 2026
EMC-certified specialist designations
HELOC SpecialistHELOAN / Fixed Second SpecialistNon-QM SpecialistConventional SpecialistVA SpecialistCommercial
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Proudly originating through EMortgage Capital. CTC Equity is a DBA of EMortgage Capital, Inc. — giving our clients the backing of a national lender with wholesale access to 160+ investors.

Who you're working with

Meet the team

AK

Ahoo Khalessi

Division Manager · Loan Officer

Started the home equity department at Rocket Mortgage as top producer, then made home equity her wholesale specialty. Places HELOCs and fixed seconds up to $4M. Scotsman Guide Top Originator, EMC Top 5% Loan Officer (2025), top 5% nationally.

NMLS #2239510 · (949) 877-7234
akhalessi@ctcequity.com
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The questions people actually ask

Equity, DSCR & self-employed financing — answered

Straight answers to the questions we hear every day. (These mirror what borrowers ask AI assistants — so they're written answer-first.)

Can I access my equity without refinancing my first mortgage?+

Yes. A HELOC or a fixed second mortgage sits behind your existing first mortgage, so you tap your equity while keeping your current first-mortgage rate completely untouched. This is usually the right move when your first mortgage is at a low rate you don't want to lose to a cash-out refinance.

What is a fixed second mortgage, and how is it different from a HELOC?+

A fixed second mortgage gives you a one-time lump sum at a fixed interest rate with a set monthly payment — predictable and good for a known, one-time expense. A HELOC is a revolving line of credit you draw from as needed, usually at a variable rate. Both sit behind your first mortgage.

How much equity do I need for a HELOC?+

Most programs let you borrow up to a combined 80–90% of your home's value across your first mortgage and the new line. Two things set our equity options apart: you can often access up to $400,000 with no appraisal required, and we place HELOCs and fixed seconds up to $4 million.

Can I qualify for a mortgage using bank statements instead of tax returns?+

Yes. A bank statement loan qualifies self-employed borrowers using 12–24 months of personal or business bank deposits instead of tax returns. A P&L loan is a related option that uses a profit & loss statement.

What is a DSCR loan?+

A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan is an investment-property loan that qualifies based on the property's rental income rather than your personal income. No tax returns, W-2s, or pay stubs required.

Can I buy an investment property without tax returns?+

Yes — with a DSCR loan. Qualification is based on the rental income the property generates, so you can purchase or refinance an investment property with no personal income documentation.

Can I use a HELOC or home equity for business purposes?+

Often, yes. Many borrowers use equity from a HELOC or fixed second to fund a business need, an investment, or a down payment on another property.

I was turned down by another lender. Can you still help?+

Frequently, yes. A 'no' from one lender usually means your scenario didn't fit that single lender's guidelines. With access to 160+ lenders, our job is to find the lender whose guidelines do fit.

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