Bank Statement Loans
Bank statement loans allow self-employed borrowers to qualify using bank statements instead of traditional W-2 income documentation.
What goal may it serve?
Financing a home when you're self-employed and your tax returns don't fully reflect your cash flow.
Who might consider it?
Self-employed borrowers, business owners, and independent contractors whose income is better shown through bank deposits.
Major tradeoff
Bank statement loans may have higher rates or larger down payment requirements than traditional loans, reflecting the alternative documentation.
What information matters?
Your bank statements, target purchase price, down payment funds, and credit range.
FAQs
How many months of bank statements do I need?+
Typically 12–24 months. A loan expert can confirm the exact requirement based on the program.
Are rates higher?+
Often yes, because alternative-documentation loans carry different risk pricing. A loan expert can show you the comparison.
Logical next step
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