Who Qualifies For A Bank Statement Mortgage?

Our bank statement mortgage lenders provide funding for business owners throughout Florida. You must have  a good pay history and good deposits but don’t have traditional income and wouldn’t qualify for standard bank loan financing. To qualify for our No Tax return bank statement mortgage you’ll need the following:

• Minimum of 1 years same line of work 2+ years.
• Minimum 550 middle credit score.
• Minimum 10% down payment+ Closing Cost + Reserves. reserves are defined as the total mortgage payment PITI in your account after closing.
• Minimum 3-6 Months Reserves.
• Minimum 12 months since any housing events ( Foreclosure, Bankruptcy Discharge, Short Sale )
• Maximum DTI 55% Bank statement only mortgage lenders will allow the self employed to qualify up to 55% of their total income for housing and all other monthly payments on their credit report.

Like any mortgage loan, we’ll evaluate your qualifying factors to determine if you’re a good candidate for the bank statement loan before you go searching for a home! And because we don’t ask for tax returns, you don’t have to worry about skipping certain deductions you’re entitled to as a business owner and increasing your tax liability just to get approved for a Florida mortgage.

What is a Bank Statement Loan? 

A Bank Statement loan is often a great mortgage option for eligible self-employed Florida mortgage applicants that doNot show their true income on their tax returns to qualify for the mortgage they want. This program uses the mortgage applicants’ average bank statement deposits business or personal tocalculate their income without requiring tax returns or  w-2’s. Bank statement mortgage lenders are relatively new. The most common borrower that benefits from the bank statement loan is the self-employed that does not show enough income to purchase the home of their choice.

What is a Bank Statement Mortgage?

The name pretty much explains it, Florida no tax return mortgage lenders can use bank statement deposits to average your income instead of tax returns. Standard Florida bank lenders and lenders that sell your loan to Fannie Mae or Freddie mac all want to see your income after expenses. If your tax returns show less than enough income you will Not qualify for the mortgage of your choice.  Fannie Mae Freddie Mac lenders can only use the income after all expenses claimed on your tax returns for qualifying.  This FannieMae 1084 self-employed worksheet may be used to prepare a written evaluation of the analysis of income related to self-employment. The purpose of this written analysis is to determine the amount of stable and continuous income after expenses that will be available for you to purchase a home. 

How Does it Work? 

Bank statement mortgage lenders will request your last 12 – 24 months of bank statements to prove your income. We look for regular monthly deposits that equal to the income you state you make running your business. We use the deposits as proof of your income and to come up with the figures used to determine your debt-to-income ratio, and how much you can afford.  The percentage the lender will allow you to use to qualify for it depends on the industry you’re in and the regularity of your deposits.  Our bank statement loan works on almost any property type including owner-occupied, second homes, and investment homes. 

Why Choose a Bank Statement Loan? 

Bank statement loans have pros and cons, like all other mortgage loans. If you’re self-employed consider the bank statement loan for these benefits:

• You can get mortgage financing without using your tax returns and/or you’ve been denied by your bank or credit union.
• You can continue to claim your business write-offs without losing your mortgage eligibility.
• You don’t need perfect credit
• You can buy a home with just 10% down
• Sellers can help you with up to 6% of the sales price in closing costs!

What Are the Downsides?

• If you don’t make your mortgage payments you can lose your home
• You’ll need at least 10 Down + Closing cost + Reserves.
• You need 3-6 months of reserves in your account at closing. 

Bank statement loans have flexible guidelines and let you qualify without typical tax returns. It’s a nice reprieve for self-employed borrowers who already face so many different regulations and expenses since they don’t work for someone else. 

Are There Any Differences With These Types Of Mortgage Loans?

• NO PMI with Bank Statement Loans – We only require a 10% down payment yet you don’t pay PMI. Conventional loans require PMI with a down payment of less than 20%. This saves you money on your mortgage payment and makes it easier to afford a home.
• 30-year Fixed repayment terms – but with a variety of options. You can choose a 30-year fixed-rate loan, 5/1 ARM, or 7/1 ARM. 
• No prepayment penalty on primary owner-occupied or second homes – This means you can make extra payments as often as you want, pay the loan off early, or sell the home whenever you want.