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100% Financing. No PMI. Nevada's Physician Loan Specialist.

By Mike Certo, Cornerstone First Mortgage · NMLS #260555 ·

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If you're a medical doctor, dentist, pharmacist, veterinarian, podiatrist, or CRNA practicing in Nevada — or if you're a resident or fellow with a signed attending contract starting at a Nevada medical system — you can buy a home in Nevada with zero down payment up to $1.5M, or 5% down up to $2M, with no mortgage insurance.

This is the Nevada-specialist site for the Redwood Sequoia Medical Professionals Program. Built for the Vegas + Reno + Tahoe medical community by an experienced southwest physician loan specialist.

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Why a Nevada physician loan specialist

National physician loan competitors (SoFi, KeyBank, Wintrust, BMO Harris) all have national programs but Truist Doctor Loan is NOT AVAILABLE in Nevada. If you've been seeing Truist recommended in national White Coat Investor lists and discovering it doesn't serve NV, this site is the alternative.

Local advantage matters because the Vegas + Reno medical systems have specific contract structures, hiring patterns, and neighborhood dynamics that national lenders' templated content doesn't address. Sunrise Health (HCA), Valley Health, Renown Health (Reno), Saint Mary's (Reno), Carson Tahoe Health — each system has its own physician compensation framework.

Who qualifies

Open to active-practice medical professionals holding any of these degrees:

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Doctor of Dental Science / Surgery (DDS)
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  • Doctor of Ophthalmology (MD or DO)
  • Doctor of Psychiatry (MD or DO)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD)
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA with DNAP or DNP)
  • Medical residents, fellows, or interns with any of the above degrees

US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with valid SSN required. Chiropractors are not currently eligible under the Redwood Sequoia program.

Nevada medical systems served

Las Vegas

  • Sunrise Health Network (HCA) — Sunrise Hospital + MountainView + Spring Valley + Centennial Hills + Southern Hills
  • Valley Health System — Centennial Hills, Desert Springs, Spring Valley, Summerlin, Valley Hospital
  • Henderson Hospital (HCA)
  • University Medical Center (UMC) — Vegas's level-1 trauma + academic medical center
  • Kindred Hospital + LifePoint Health facilities
  • UNLV Kerkorian School of Medicine — newer MD residencies + fellowships

Reno + Northern Nevada

  • Renown Health — Reno's largest health system
  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center — Reno
  • Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center
  • UNR School of Medicine — Reno residencies

Carson City + Tahoe

  • Carson Tahoe Health — Carson City + Lake Tahoe area
  • Barton Health (CA-side Tahoe — for context)

Specialty schools

  • Touro University Nevada (Henderson) — DO + Pharmacy + Health Sciences
  • Roseman University (Henderson) — DMD + Pharmacy

Where Vegas + Reno physicians actually buy

Las Vegas market

  • Summerlin — premium master-planned, multiple price tiers, popular with Vegas attendings
  • Henderson (Anthem, Seven Hills, MacDonald Highlands) — upscale family-focused
  • Lake Las Vegas — gated waterfront luxury
  • The Ridges (within Summerlin) — high-end custom homes
  • Centennial Hills + Aliante — North Las Vegas, more affordable

Reno market

  • South Reno (Damonte Ranch, Galena) — physician + tech executive concentration
  • Caughlin Ranch — established, family-focused
  • Northwest Reno (Somersett, ArrowCreek) — newer luxury master-planned
  • Sparks (Spanish Springs, Wingfield Springs) — more affordable family neighborhoods
  • Reno foothills + Verdi — custom homes, larger lots

Tahoe NV-side

  • Incline Village — second-home + primary-residence luxury
  • Glenbrook + Crystal Bay — ultra-high-end lakefront

What's different from a conventional or FHA mortgage

The Redwood Sequoia Medical Professionals Program delivers:

  • 100% financing up to $1.5M (680+ FICO) or $2M (720+ FICO)
  • No mortgage insurance at any LTV
  • 5% down option up to $2M
  • DTI up to 50% (vs conventional 43%)
  • Higher loan limits than conforming ($832,750 in NV)
  • Resident, fellow, and intern qualifying using signed attending contract
  • Student loan IBR/PAYE actual payment counts vs conventional's 1% of balance

Full 100% financing page → · Full eligibility page → · Residents + fellows page →

Frequently asked questions

Can a UMC or Renown resident really buy a Vegas home with no down payment?

Yes, if you have qualifying credit (typically 720+ for top tier), 24+ months of credit history, and a signed attending employment contract starting within 60-90 days. The contract is the qualifying income — not your current resident salary.

What if I'm at UNLV School of Medicine (just graduated)?

Once you've matched into residency with a signed residency contract, you become eligible (residents are eligible). Pre-residency med students don't yet qualify.

Do I have to be a Nevada resident to qualify?

You need to be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid SSN. The home becomes your primary residence; Nevada physical residency at time of application isn't required if you're relocating from out of state for the attending position.

What about Mayo Clinic in Phoenix (or other AZ medical systems)?

If you're at Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity, or any AZ system + relocating to NV for a job, the qualifying is the same. You're using your signed NV attending contract for qualifying income.

Does the Redwood Sequoia program work in Nevada the same as Arizona?

Yes — the program is structurally identical in both states. Same eligibility list, same loan terms, same documentation, same 100% LTV / no PMI structure. Only the NV state-specific underwriting overlays + local property tax rates differ.

Talk to Mike about your Nevada physician loan

Free 30-minute call. Bring your situation — current role (resident, fellow, attending, private practice), NV employer or contract status, target city + neighborhood, timeline. Mike will walk through actual numbers + the realistic closing timeline.

Talk to Mike about your physician loan

(480) 296-6513 · Mike Certo, NMLS #260555 · [NV Brand TBD] / Cornerstone First Mortgage NMLS #173855


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Mike Certo · NMLS #260555 · Cornerstone First Mortgage NMLS #173855 · Equal Housing Lender. Educational content, not a loan commitment. Program eligibility per Redwood Sequoia Medical Professionals Program Guide v1.1; subject to change. Loans subject to buyer and property qualification.