Bank Statement Loan
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What is a Bank statement Loan?
A Bank Statement Loan is a type of loan in the USA designed for people who don’t have regular paychecks, like self-employed individuals, freelancers, or small business owners. Instead of using tax returns or W-2 forms to show income, lenders look at your bank statements (typically the last 12–24 months) to see how much money you make.
Eligibility:
Self-employed individuals or business owners.
Freelancers, gig workers, or contractors with irregular income.
Borrowers with a steady cash flow shown through bank statements.
Benefits:
No Tax Returns Needed: Great for borrowers with high deductions that lower their taxable income.
Flexible Income Verification: Uses actual cash flow instead of traditional paperwork.
Higher Borrowing Potential: Accounts for real income rather than adjusted taxable income.
Ideal for Self-Employed: Tailored for people with non-traditional jobs or fluctuating income.
Faster Approval: With fewer documentation requirements, the process is quicker than traditional loans.
Pros:
No need for tax returns or pay stubs.
Great for people with irregular or non-traditional income.
Helps self-employed borrowers qualify for loans more easily.
Cons:
Higher interest rates compared to traditional loans.
Requires a higher credit score in some cases.
May need a larger down payment or proof of consistent deposits.
If you’re self-employed and your tax returns don’t reflect your actual income due to write-offs or deductions, a bank statement loan can help you qualify for the funding you need—whether it’s for buying a home or another purpose.
This loan is flexible and made for modern workers with unique income sources!
A bank statement loan is a non-QM mortgage that verifies income using personal or business bank statements instead of tax returns. It's designed for self-employed borrowers, freelancers, or contractors. Midwest Mortgage helps assess eligibility based on consistent deposits and cash flow.
Self-employed individuals with steady bank deposits over 12–24 months may qualify. No W-2s or tax returns are required. Midwest Mortgage reviews your bank statement loan application carefully to verify income, business stability, and loan repayment ability.
Most bank statement loans require 12 to 24 months of personal or business statements. Midwest Mortgage evaluates your cash flow, expense ratio, and account history to determine eligibility and structure the best possible terms.
Yes. A bank statement mortgage can be used to purchase a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Midwest Mortgage offers flexible programs with competitive rates for self-employed homebuyers and entrepreneurs.
Absolutely. If you’re self-employed, you can refinance using a bank statement loan without submitting tax returns. Midwest Mortgage helps reduce rates or access equity while using your actual bank deposits for qualification.
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