Bank Statement Loan for Self-Employed

A bank statement loan program for self-employed borrowers that uses a sliding scale expense factor to determine income, allowing for larger loan amounts.

Underwriting at a glance

Minimum FICO
-
Max LTV (purchase / rate-term)
90%
Max LTV (cash-out)
65%
Loan amount
? - $4,000,000
Documentation
alt-doc
States
most states

Highlights

  • 90% LTV to $1.5M on 1-4 units and condos
  • No mortgage insurance required
  • Service business expense factors as low as 20%
  • Product business expense factors as low as 40%
  • CPA or tax preparer letter can reduce expense factor to 10%
  • Exceptions available for self-employed borrowers under 2 years
  • Cash-out up to 65% LTV with no cap

Want to see if you qualify?

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Program guidelines and rates can change at any time without notice. Last confirmed 5/10/2026. Not a commitment to lend.

Today's mortgage rates

Conventional

5.875%

5.906% APR

FHA

5.375%

5.405% APR

VA

5.375%

5.402% APR

Conv: 80% LTV, 780 FICO. FHA: 96.5% LTV, 680 FICO. VA: 100% LTV, 680 FICO. 30-yr fixed. Your rate may vary.