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Bank Statement Loans

Skip the traditional W-2 and tax return approach. Instead, a bank statement loan allows eligible self-employed borrowers to have their qualifying income evaluated using personal or business bank statements.

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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 income, property, and financing goals.

Review Your Options

We’ll review your situation and help identify bank statement loan options that may fit your needs.

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

FLEXIBLE 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.

SIMPLIFIED DOCUMENTATION

No tax returns needed

No need to submit tax returns or pay stubs.

FLEXIBLE DOWN PAYMENT OPTIONS

Down payments as low as 10%

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

EFFICIENT LOAN PROCESS

Streamlined underwriting approval process

We combine experience and technology, including our AI-driven underwriting platform, to simplify the underwriting process. Additionally, eligible borrowers may sync 12 to 24 months of bank statements instead of manually uploading each document.

EQUITY ACCESS OPTIONS

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.

FLEXIBLE LOAN OPTIONS

Loan Amounts Designed for a Range of Financing Needs

Prime Choice Funding offers Bank Statement loan options with flexible loan amounts based on the borrower’s qualifications, property, and selected loan program. Higher loan amounts may be available for qualifying scenarios.

FLEXIBLE QUALIFYING GUIDELINES

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

DTI ratios of up to 50% may be available for qualifying borrowers. In some cases, ratios of up to 55% may be considered by exception. Therefore, these flexible requirements may make qualification easier for certain borrowers.

FLEXIBLE RATE OPTIONS

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. Instead of relying primarily on traditional tax returns and W-2 income documentation, borrowers may qualify using deposits shown on their bank statements.

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

However, eligibility requirements, expense calculations, necessary documentation, and the required bank-statement period vary by lender and loan program.

Pros and Cons of Bank Statement Loans.

Bank statement loans offer flexible income documentation. However, they may also have different eligibility requirements and interest rates than conventional mortgages. Therefore, borrowers should compare both the benefits and potential limitations before applying.

Pros
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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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