Bank Statement Loans for Self-Employed Investors
Business Purpose Lending

Your deposits tell the story your returns do not.

Bank statement programs qualify self-employed borrowers on actual deposit activity rather than net income after write-offs. The lender averages qualifying deposits across twelve or twenty-four months and applies an expense factor to arrive at usable income.

How it works

Bank Statement Loans, step by step.

  1. Choose the period. Twelve or twenty-four months. Longer periods often price better and smooth out seasonality.
  2. Identify qualifying deposits. Transfers between accounts, loan proceeds, and one-time deposits are typically excluded.
  3. Apply the expense factor. A fixed percentage is deducted for business expenses, or a CPA letter may support a lower factor.
  4. Document the business. Expect proof the business exists and has operated continuously.
At a glance
Qualifies onAveraged business or personal deposits
Period12 or 24 months of statements
Tax returnsNot required
Expense factorFixed percentage or CPA-supported
Self-employmentContinuous history required
UsesPurchase, rate-and-term, cash-out

Keep business and personal banking separate. Commingled accounts are the fastest way to lose qualifying deposits and shrink the income the lender can use.

Who it fits

Built for these borrowers.

  • Self-employed borrowers with substantial legitimate write-offs
  • Business owners whose returns show far less than they earn
  • Borrowers who have been self-employed long enough to show consistency
  • Investors who need income documented without tax returns
What we will ask for

Documents to gather.

  • 12 or 24 months of business bank statements
  • Business license or entity documents
  • CPA letter, if supporting a lower expense factor
  • Proof of continuous self-employment

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