🏥 Programs & Savings · Medical Professionals

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Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and healthcare workers may qualify for up to $4,500 in homebuyer rebates, preferred mortgage rates, physician loan programs, and exclusive savings through the OYH trusted partner network.

See Who Qualifies
$4,500
Max rebates & incentives
$0
Down — physician loan options
50
States served

Which Best Describes You?

Select your role to confirm your eligibility.

👨‍⚕️ Physician / Doctor / Surgeon
👩‍⚕️ Nurse / NP / CRNA
💊 Pharmacist / PharmD
🧠 Mental Health Professional
🦷 Dentist / Dental Specialist
🏥 Allied Health / Healthcare Worker
All Healthcare Roles Welcome
Up to $4,500 in Rebates
Physician Loan Options Available
Preferred Rates with Direct Rate
Free — No Obligation

Healthcare takes every form. So does our eligibility.

OYH medical professional programs recognize the full spectrum of healthcare workers — from attending physicians to nursing staff to allied health and behavioral health professionals.

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Physicians & Surgeons

  • MD & DO physicians
  • Surgeons (all specialties)
  • Residents & fellows
  • Physician assistants (PA)
  • Hospitalists
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Nursing Professionals

  • Registered nurses (RN)
  • Nurse practitioners (NP)
  • Certified nurse midwives (CNM)
  • CRNAs (anesthesia nurses)
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)
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Allied Health

  • Physical therapists (PT / PTA)
  • Occupational therapists (OT)
  • Radiologic technologists
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Medical laboratory scientists
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Behavioral & Mental Health

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists (PhD / PsyD)
  • Licensed clinical social workers (LCSW)
  • Licensed counselors (LPC / LMHC)
  • Marriage & family therapists (MFT)
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Pharmacy & Other Doctoral

  • Pharmacists (PharmD)
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Optometrists (OD)
  • Podiatrists (DPM)
  • Chiropractors (DC)
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Dental Professionals

  • General dentists (DDS / DMD)
  • Orthodontists
  • Oral surgeons
  • Periodontists
  • Dental hygienists
Not sure if your role qualifies?

If you work in healthcare in any capacity — including medical administration, healthcare IT, or clinical support roles — we'll confirm eligibility as part of a free, no-obligation review.

For Physicians, Dentists & Residents

Physician Loans — $0 Down, No PMI, Student Debt Excluded.

Physician mortgage loans (also called doctor loans) are a specialized loan program designed for MDs, DOs, DDS, DMD, residents, and fellows. They allow high earners with significant student debt to buy a home without a down payment — and without PMI — even when their debt-to-income ratio would disqualify them from conventional financing.

Residents and fellows can often use their offer or employment contract to qualify — meaning you don't have to wait until you're attending to buy. This is one of the most powerful and least-known programs for medical professionals entering the homebuying market.

Down Payment

$0 to 5% depending on loan amount and lender — no PMI required regardless of down payment size.

Student Debt Treatment

Student loans in deferment or income-driven repayment may be excluded or treated differently — significantly improving debt-to-income ratios.

Who Qualifies

MD, DO, DDS, DMD, DVM, residents, fellows, and in some cases NPs, CRNAs, PAs, and PharmDs. Eligibility varies by lender.

Employment Start Date

Many lenders accept a signed offer letter or contract up to 90 days before your start date — so you can close before your first day.

Medical professional homebuying benefits — all in one network.

OYH consolidates multiple programs so eligible healthcare professionals get every dollar of benefit available — without spending hours identifying and navigating programs themselves.

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Buyer Rebates & Incentives

Up to $4,500

Eligible medical professionals working within the OYH trusted partner network may qualify for up to $4,500 in rebates and incentives at closing. Availability and amounts vary by program and location.

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Physician Loan Programs

$0 Down

Physician mortgage loans for eligible MDs, DOs, DDS, residents, and fellows — no down payment, no PMI, student debt excluded from DTI calculation in many cases.

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Preferred Mortgage Rates

Direct Rate

OYH connects eligible healthcare professionals with our featured mortgage partner, Direct Rate, for preferred rates and reduced fees within the OYH trusted partner network.

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Trusted Agent Matching

Nationwide

Get matched with a vetted agent who understands healthcare schedules, rotating shifts, residency timelines, and relocation needs across hospital systems.

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Relocation Support

Full Service

Relocating for a residency, fellowship, or new hospital position? Our relocation program helps medical professionals navigate both sides of a cross-market move nationwide.

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Credit Repair Support

In-House

If your credit score needs improvement — especially if student loan debt has impacted your profile — our in-house credit repair team builds a personalized plan to get you to qualifying range.

The real obstacles medical professionals face when buying a home.

Healthcare professionals earn strong incomes — but the path to get there creates unique financial complexities that standard mortgage underwriting often doesn't handle well.

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Student Loan Debt Crushes DTI

The average medical school graduate carries $200,000+ in student debt. Even high earners find that this debt load pushes debt-to-income ratios past conventional loan limits — which is exactly why physician loans exist.

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Residents Can't Qualify on Resident Salary Alone

A resident earning $60,000 with $250,000 in student debt doesn't look like a strong borrower on paper — but as an incoming attending, their earning trajectory is dramatically different. Standard lenders don't account for this. Physician loans do.

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Irregular Hours Make the Buying Process Hard

On-call schedules, 24-hour shifts, and rotating departments make the standard 9-to-5 real estate process impractical. Our network works around your schedule — not the other way around.

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Relocation Every 3–7 Years

Residency, fellowship, and attending positions often require relocating — sometimes across state lines. Without a trusted national network, this process can be incredibly stressful and expensive.

The OYH Solution

We Know How Healthcare Careers Work.

We connect physicians and residents to physician loan programs designed specifically for your financial profile
We properly document healthcare income — including 1099s, locum tenens pay, shift differentials, and signing bonuses
We identify every OYH rebate, state program, and preferred rate stacking opportunity available to you
We match you with agents who've worked with hospital employees, residents, and traveling nurses
We support relocation on both ends — sell in one market, buy in another, coordinated nationally
We offer credit repair support for anyone whose score needs work before qualifying

Built around shift work, residency, and relocation.

We know healthcare schedules don't follow business hours. Our process is designed to fit your life — evenings, weekends, or whenever you have a window between shifts.

1

Confirm Eligibility

Fill out the form. We confirm your healthcare role and identify every benefit program and loan option available for your specific situation and location.

2

Get Matched

We match you with a vetted agent and mortgage advisor who understand healthcare income structures, residency timelines, and your schedule.

3

Stack Your Benefits

We layer your physician loan eligibility, OYH rebates, preferred mortgage rates, and any state or local programs — maximizing your total benefit at closing.

4

Close With Confidence

Your team guides you from offer to close. Rebates and incentives are applied at closing — and you get a team that manages the details so you can stay focused on your patients.

Healthcare Income Understood. Preferred Rates Delivered.

Medical professional income — 1099 locum pay, shift differentials, signing bonuses, production income, residency stipends — can be challenging for standard lenders to document fairly. Our featured trusted partner, Direct Rate, has experience with healthcare income structures and physician loan programs, and delivers preferred rates to OYH network members.

You are always free to work with the lender of your choice.

Preferred rates available through Direct Rate, LLC, NMLS #2320473, within the OYH trusted partner network. Not required to use. Subject to eligibility, underwriting, and approval.

Loan Programs Available

DOC
Physician Loans
$0 down, no PMI, student debt excluded
VA
VA Loans
$0 down for eligible veteran healthcare workers
FHA
FHA Loans
3.5% down, flexible credit requirements
CONV
Conventional
Competitive rates for qualified buyers
$0
$0 Lender Fees
Available on eligible loans through Direct Rate
💳 Credit Score Needs Work?

Student Loans & Late Payments Don't Have to Be Permanent.

Years of training and student debt can leave marks on your credit profile that don't reflect your current financial strength. Our in-house credit repair team understands how medical education debt affects credit scoring and builds a personalized plan to get your score where it needs to be — before you apply for any loan.

Learn About Credit Repair

Free review. No obligation.
We work with all credit levels.

Featured Trusted Partner

Preferred Rates for Healthcare Professionals Through Direct Rate

OwningYourHouse.com connects eligible medical professionals with our featured trusted mortgage partner, Direct Rate, for preferred rates and expert guidance. You are always free to work with the lender of your choice — but OYH network members may qualify for preferred rates and reduced fees when financing through Direct Rate.

Preferred rates available through Direct Rate, LLC, NMLS #2320473, when financing within the OYH trusted partner network. Not required to use. Subject to eligibility and approval.

All Loan Programs
OYH Member Benefit

Up to $4,500 in Rebates & Incentives

Eligible medical professionals who work within the OYH trusted partner network may qualify for up to $4,500 in rebates and incentives at closing — stackable with physician loan programs, preferred mortgage rates, and other available savings in your area.

Up to $4,500 available to eligible consumers through participating partners. Availability and eligibility vary by program, location, and transaction.

Free to check. No obligation.

More OYH savings programs healthcare professionals may qualify for.

Medical professional benefits can often be combined with other OYH programs. Check each to see what stacks for your situation.

Medical Professional Homebuyer FAQ

Clear answers to the questions healthcare professionals ask most when exploring homebuying programs.

Can residents and fellows qualify for physician loans before starting their attending position? +
Yes — most physician loan programs allow residents and fellows to qualify based on a signed employment contract or offer letter for an upcoming attending position, even if you haven't started yet. Most lenders require the start date to be within 60–90 days of closing. This means you can buy a home near your new hospital before your first day of work, without waiting until your attending salary kicks in.
How does a physician loan treat my student loan debt? +
This is the key advantage of physician loans. Many physician loan programs exclude student loans that are in deferment from the DTI calculation entirely, or use 0.5–1% of the balance as the monthly payment figure (rather than the higher actual payment) when calculating debt-to-income. This can dramatically improve your DTI compared to conventional underwriting, which often requires using 1% of the full loan balance as a monthly payment figure regardless of actual payment terms.
Do nurses and NPs qualify for physician loans? +
It depends on the lender. Traditional physician loan programs are designed for MDs, DOs, DDS, and sometimes PharmDs. However, some lenders have expanded their programs to include NPs, CRNAs, PAs, and other advanced practice providers. During your eligibility review, we'll identify which loan programs are available for your specific credential set — and if physician loans aren't available for your role, we'll identify the best alternative (FHA, conventional with down payment assistance, or preferred-rate conventional).
I work as a travel nurse (1099). Can I still qualify for a mortgage? +
Yes — but 1099 and travel nurse income requires careful documentation. Lenders typically want 2 years of 1099 income history, and the income needs to be consistent and continuing. Self-employed healthcare workers who file Schedule C or receive 1099 income are evaluated differently than W-2 employees. Working with a lender experienced in travel nurse income documentation — like our preferred partner Direct Rate — makes a significant difference in how your income is presented and approved. We also work with travel nurses on residency documentation requirements that vary by state.
Can I stack OYH rebates with a physician loan? +
In many cases, yes. OYH rebates and incentives operate at the real estate transaction level and are generally independent of your loan program type. A physician loan covers the mortgage financing side — OYH rebates apply at closing regardless of which mortgage program you use. Our team will identify all available stacking opportunities during your free eligibility review, so you get the maximum combined benefit from both programs.
My credit was affected by years of training and deferred loans. Can I still get help? +
Absolutely. Years of training, deferred payments, and the occasional missed payment during residency are realities we see regularly. Our in-house credit repair team specializes in helping healthcare professionals whose credit profiles reflect the financial realities of medical training — not their current earning potential. We'll review your full credit report, identify what's impacting your score, and build a plan specifically around your situation. Learn more about our credit repair services →

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A free eligibility check takes minutes. We'll confirm your status, identify every program and loan option available to you, and connect you with the right team — on your schedule.

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