You’re self-employed. Your bank account proves you earn. Tax returns don’t have to be the only way to prove income.
A bank statement loan is a mortgage designed for self-employed borrowers and business owners who may show losses or reduced income on tax returns. Instead of traditional documentation like W-2s, lenders review 12 to 24 months of bank statements to verify income and determine qualification.
You own your income. Your bank tells the real story. You might have write-offs that make tax returns look thinner than your actual cash flow. You might run a cash business. You might be newly self-employed and still building tax history. Bank Statement Loan qualifies you on deposits, not tax documents. We pull 24 months of statements. We show lenders exactly what you bring home. Clean. Verifiable. Real.
12 to 24 months of personal or business bank statements showing your deposits and income pattern.
Business income, service payments, and owner draws count. Transfers, loans, and refunds don’t. We sort it clearly.
Lenders see a clean narrative of consistent earning. Seasonal fluctuations are averaged. Your full cycle is shown.
Approval in days, not weeks. No CPA-prepared returns needed. Your bank statements are real-time proof.
Bank statement loans are built for self-employed borrowers who don’t fit the traditional W-2 box. We’ll review your income pattern, down payment, reserves, and goals so you know whether this product makes sense for your situation.
Bank statements, business cash flow, and non-traditional income can all be part of the conversation.
Ideal for contractors, consultants, and business owners whose income doesn't look like a standard pay stub.
We'll explain rate, points, fees, and how this option compares to conventional financing.
We'll walk through cash flow, down payment, reserves, and whether the numbers support the loan.
People consistently say the same things: it finally felt straightforward, they understood their options, and they weren’t treated like a number.
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Bank Statement Loan qualifies you on deposits. Here’s what you should know.
No. Only deposits from your business or services. Transfers between accounts, loans, refunds, and other non-income deposits don’t count. We’re clear on what does.
Typically 24 months. Some lenders will go 12 if your history is solid and recent. We’ll tell you what a particular lender wants.
That’s normal for self-employed people. Lenders average it. A seasonal business is fine as long as we can see the full cycle. Construction, retail, consulting, all work.
Usually, yes. We don’t have to wait for CPA-prepared returns. Your bank statements are real-time. Approval happens in days, not weeks.
Any legitimate self-employment income works. Freelancers, contractors, small business owners, gig workers, consultants. If your bank shows consistent deposits from your work, you qualify.
Self-employed borrowers deserve a fair look at their real income. We make sure they get one. ChooseHappy
