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Self-Employed & Bank Statement Loans

When a self-employed buyer is denied, the file usually died on the tax returns. Connor specializes in the second opinion that saves the deal, qualifying you on your deposits, not your write-offs.

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Bank Stmt
Deposits, Not Returns
12-24 mo
Statements
~620-660+
Typical FICO
10-20%
Typical Down

Figures are typical 2026 guidelines and vary by borrower, property, and lender overlays; all loans subject to credit approval.

Financing built for business owners

If you write off expenses to run your business well, your tax returns may not reflect your true ability to repay. That's not a dead end, it's exactly what non-QM programs were built for. Alternative documentation doesn't mean a risky borrower; it usually just means self-employed or investing.

Bank statement loans

  • Income calculated from 12–24 months of bank deposits, not tax returns
  • Typical FICO around 620–660+ with 10–20% down
  • Built for business owners and 1099 contractors who write everything off

DSCR loans for investors

Buying a rental but your returns show 'no income'? A DSCR loan qualifies on the property's rent versus its payment (debt service coverage ratio), not your personal income, typically around 620–680+ FICO with 20–25% down and no personal income docs.

Other options include ITIN loans (for buyers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) and asset-based programs. Non-QM pricing and guidelines vary widely between lenders, so never self-reject, send Connor the scenario and he'll find the box it fits in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a mortgage if I'm self-employed?

Yes. Bank statement loans qualify you on 12-24 months of deposits rather than tax returns, built for business owners who write everything off.

What is a bank statement loan?

A loan that documents income from your business or personal bank deposits instead of tax returns, helping many self-employed borrowers qualify.

I want to buy a rental but just started my business. What are my options?

A DSCR loan qualifies on the property's rent versus its payment, not your personal income, ideal for investors whose tax returns show little income.

My tax returns got me denied elsewhere. Can you help?

Often, yes. When a self-employed file dies on tax returns, a bank statement or other non-QM program is frequently the second opinion that saves the deal.

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