Self-employed borrowers

Bank Statement Mortgage Options

Some borrowers may document qualifying income using eligible deposits shown on personal or business bank statements instead of relying only on tax-return income.

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How qualification may work

An underwriter reviews eligible deposits, business activity and any applicable expense factor to calculate qualifying income. Personal-statement programs may use different self-employment documentation than business-statement programs.

Flexible does not mean undocumented

Current wholesale-partner programs may offer options for primary homes, second homes, investment properties, two-to-four-unit properties and some condos. Credit, assets, reserves, property eligibility and the complete loan structure are still reviewed.

Confirm the current program before relying on a feature

The source program described options reaching 90% loan-to-value, cash-out, interest-only payments and loan amounts up to $3.5 million. Those are not promises or universal limits; availability, pricing and maximum leverage change with the borrower, property, occupancy and current investor guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about bank statement mortgage options

Do bank-statement loans require tax returns?

Some programs may calculate qualifying income from eligible bank deposits instead of tax-return income. Other documentation and full underwriting are still required.

Can business bank statements be used?

Potentially. Personal and business statement programs use different deposit and expense analyses, so the current requirements must be matched to the borrower.

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