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Bank Statement Loans

Skip the traditional W-2 and tax return approach. A bank statement loan is an alternative mortgage option designed for eligible self-employed borrowers, allowing qualifying income to be evaluated using personal or business bank statements instead of traditional income documentation.

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Designed for business owners, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and self-employed borrowers

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Flexible loan options with potentially higher loan amounts, depending on program guidelines

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May provide a more representative picture of a borrower’s business cash flow and qualifying income

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How It Works

A Simple Process. Real Results.

Tell Us Your Goal

Share a few details about your current mortgage and what you want to achieve.

Review Your Options

We’ll analyze your situation and identify the best refinance or equity solutions.

Compare & Decide

Review rates, terms, and costs so you can make an informed decision.

Close & Move Forward

We handle the details so you can focus on what’s next.

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Key Benefits - Bank Statement Loan

Alternative income documentation

Qualify using bank statements

Ability to repay is based on bank statement deposits, not pay stubs or tax returns. Personal and business bank statements qualify.

Alternative income documentation

No tax returns needed

No need to submit tax returns or pay stubs.

Alternative income documentation

Down payments as low as 10%

Qualifying borrowers can get a bank statement loan with as little as 10% down.

Alternative income documentation

Streamlined underwriting approval process

We combine experience and technology — including our AI-driven underwriting platform — to speed up the underwriting process. Automatically sync 12 to 24 months’ worth of bank statements rather than manually uploading them.

Alternative income documentation

Cash-out refinance up to 80% of the property’s value

Access your built-up equity with a cash-out refinance. Alternatively, access equity via a bank statement HELOAN or HELOC.

Alternative income documentation

Loan amounts of up to $4.5 million

Prime Choice Funding finances Bank Statement loans from $100,000 up to $4.5 million in-house, with exceptions available up to $20 million for business owners purchasing luxury homes, high-value properties, or 2-4 unit residences.

Alternative income documentation

DTI ratios of up to 50% can qualify (55% allowed by exception)

Flexible DTI ratio requirements make qualifying easier.

Alternative income documentation

Fixed- and adjustable-rate options available

Choose from a fixed- or adjustable-rate bank statement loan.

What Is a Bank Statement Loan?

A bank statement loan is a type of non-qualified mortgage (Non-QM) designed for eligible self-employed borrowers who may qualify using bank statement deposits rather than relying primarily on traditional tax returns and W-2 income documentation.

Depending on the loan program, lenders may review 12 to 24 months of personal or business bank statements to evaluate deposit history and determine qualifying income. This approach can be particularly helpful for business owners and independent professionals whose legitimate business expenses and tax deductions may reduce the taxable income shown on their tax returns.

Bank statement loans may be suitable for:

  • Business owners whose deductions reduce their reported taxable income
  • Freelancers and independent contractors who do not receive traditional W-2 income
  • Established self-employed borrowers with consistent business income
  • 1099 earners with a documented deposit history
  • Gig economy workers, including delivery, rideshare, and e-commerce professionals
  • Real estate investors and short-term rental operators with qualifying cash flow
  • Commission-based professionals, such as real estate agents and consultants
  • Content creators and online entrepreneurs with consistent documented income

 

Eligibility, required documentation, expense calculations, and the length of bank statement history required can vary by lender and loan program.

Pros and Cons of Bank Statement Loans.

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Cons

Bank Statement Loan Requirements

Years self-employed

Minimum 2+ years self-employed in most cases.

PITI reserves

3+ months of PITI reserves required; larger loans require more.

Bank statements

12 to 24 months of personal or business bank statements.

Down payment

10% minimum down payment.

Credit score

620+ minimum credit score.

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