Tennessee Mortgage Loans
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, HELOC and investor financing for Tennessee borrowers — shopped across a wholesale lender network instead of a single bank’s shelf.
Mortgage Lending in Tennessee
Andrew Baker is a licensed mortgage loan originator serving Tennessee through West Capital Lending, Inc. As a broker rather than a bank, your loan is shopped across a wholesale lender network — so Tennessee borrowers are matched to the program and pricing that fit, not to one institution’s product shelf.
Loan Programs Available in Tennessee
Conventional Loans
As little as 3% down, with mortgage insurance that drops off at 80% LTV.
FHA Loans
3.5% down at a 580 score, with more forgiving credit guidelines.
VA Loans
$0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for eligible service members and veterans.
Jumbo Loans
Financing above the conforming limit, shopped across wholesale lenders.
HELOC & Home Equity
Access equity without disturbing your existing first mortgage.
HEI / HEA
Tap equity with no monthly payment and no interest.
Reverse Mortgages
For homeowners 62 and older, with no required monthly mortgage payment.
DSCR Investor Loans
Qualify on the property’s rental income instead of your personal income.
Bank Statement Loans
Qualify on 12 or 24 months of deposits instead of tax returns.
Cities We Serve in Tennessee
Licensing & Disclosure
Tennessee Mortgage Questions
Are you licensed in Tennessee?
Yes. Andrew Baker, NMLS 2688601, originates in Tennessee through West Capital Lending, Inc., NMLS 1566096. Tennessee is one of 33 licensed states — 28 where the full range of loan types is available and 5 limited to investment property loans. Tennessee borrowers have access to the full program set.
Which mortgage programs can I get in Tennessee?
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, HELOC and home equity, HEI/HEA, reverse mortgages, DSCR investor loans, and bank statement loans are all available in Tennessee. As a broker with 175+ wholesale lender relationships, Baker Lending can place a file in Tennessee with whichever lender's guidelines fit the borrower.
At what loan amount does a mortgage in Tennessee become jumbo?
The 2026 baseline conforming limit is $832,750 for a one-unit property in most Tennessee counties. Designated high-cost counties run higher, up to a ceiling of $1,249,125. Amounts above your county's limit are financed as jumbo loans. FHA limits in Tennessee start at a floor of $541,287 and vary by county.
Which Tennessee cities do you serve?
Baker Lending serves borrowers statewide in Tennessee, with dedicated pages for Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville. Because the process runs by phone, e-sign, and secure upload, location inside the state is not a limitation — any Tennessee property address can be financed under the same licensing.
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