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Risky and Nonstandard Loans

Loan type terms for NINJA loans, liar loans, hard loans, evergreen loans, and nonconforming loans.

This section groups loan labels that signal nonstandard structure, weak documentation, or elevated credit risk.

It helps readers compare risky borrower profiles, nonconforming loans, evergreen structures, and hard-loan labels.

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Revised on Monday, May 18, 2026