Bank Statement Loans Made Easy for Self-Employed Borrowers
Ideal for self-employed borrowers who want to qualify using business or personal bank deposits
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About program
The Bank Statement Program is designed for self-employed individuals with strong cash flow but limited traditional W-2 documentation. Instead of requiring tax returns, this program evaluates income based on 12 to 24 months of business or personal bank statements, focusing on consistent deposits and overall account health.
Key features
- No tradeline requirement w/ 3 credit scores
- Business or personal
- 50% standard expense
- Min 10% expense with accountant letter
- Non-perm up to 90% LTV
- Unlimited cash-in-hand
- 3 month cash-out seasoning allowed
- Cash-out used for reserves
- SFR, condotels, condos, studios, 2-4
- Loan amounts up to $4m
Required to Disclose
Credit report
(cannot be older than 60 days) - must be merged into the LOS.
Borrowers' ID
(passport or driver's license).
Purchase contract
(if applicable)
Complete loan application
(including income & employment)
Submission form completed
12/24 months of bank statements
(all months, all pages)
Income calculation completed using the form to the left.
(Optional).
Required to Underwrite
(in addition to above)
Credit report
(cannot be older than 60 days) - must be merged into the LOS.
Borrowers' ID
(passport or driver's license).
Purchase contract
(if applicable)
Complete loan application
(including income & employment)
Submission form completed
12/24 months of bank statements
(all months, all pages)
Income calculation completed using the form to the left.
(Optional).
FAQ
Does the borrower need to provide both personal and business bank statements for qualification?
No. Borrowers can qualify using either personal bank statements or business bank statements, depending on their income structure. They must provide 12 or 24 consecutive months of statements. This flexibility helps mortgage brokers match the program to self-employed clients with different cash-flow patterns.
Is a CPA letter required to verify the borrower’s business for a bank statement loan?
No. A CPA letter is not mandatory. Business ownership can also be verified through an EA, PTIN, or CTEC-registered tax preparer, or by providing a valid business license. This makes it easier for brokers to document business activity for self-employed borrowers.
How are bank statement deposits used to calculate qualifying income?
Underwriters review the borrower’s average monthly deposits over the selected 12- or 24-month period and apply an expense factor to determine qualifying income. This method allows self-employed borrowers to qualify based on actual cash flow instead of tax-return income, which may be reduced by write-offs.
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