BANK STATEMENT LOANS
Bank Statement Loans — Self-Employed? Qualify With Your Cash Flow
For self-employed borrowers and 1099 workers who have strong income but can't qualify using tax returns. Lenders use 12-24 months of bank statements instead of tax returns to verify your income.
Who It Helps: Small business owners, freelancers, gig workers (Uber, DoorDash, etc.), real estate agents, independent contractors, and anyone who writes off expenses that reduce taxable income.
Benefits:
- No tax returns required — only bank statements needed
- Qualify on actual cash flow, not taxable income
- Owner-occupied and investment properties eligible
- No mortgage insurance required
- Competitive rates compared to other non-QM products
- Faster closings — often 21 to 30 days
- Full credit underwriting — bankruptcies and foreclosures may be acceptable