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Bank Statement Loans

12 or 24 Months of Deposits — That's Your Income

If you're self-employed, your tax returns likely understate your true income due to business deductions. Bank statement loans let you qualify using 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank deposits — the income you actually earn.

90%
Max LTV
620
Min Credit
$3M
Max Loan
21 Days
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Program Features

Why Choose This Program

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12 or 24 Month Options

Use 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank statements to document income.

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Expense Factor Applied

Business bank statements use a 50% expense ratio (or CPA letter) to calculate net income.

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Primary & Investment

Available for primary residence, second homes, and investment properties.

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620+ Credit Score

Competitive rates starting at 620 FICO. Best rates at 700+.

Eligibility

Requirements

  • Minimum 620 credit score
  • 2+ years self-employed (verified via business license or CPA letter)
  • 12 or 24 months personal or business bank statements
  • Minimum 10% down payment (90% LTV available)
  • Primary residence, second home, or investment property
  • Loan amounts from $150,000 to $3 million
  • No tax returns required
  • No W-2s or pay stubs required
Advantages

Key Benefits

  • Qualify on actual cash flow, not taxable income
  • 12-month option for newer businesses or recent income growth
  • 24-month option for more stable income history
  • Business or personal bank statements accepted
  • Loan amounts up to $3 million
  • Down payments as low as 10%
  • Primary, second home, and investment properties
  • Fixed and adjustable rate options available
  • Interest-only options available
  • No prepayment penalty options
Real Examples

Who This Program Helps

The Restaurant Owner

A restaurant owner in Los Angeles has $280,000/year in business deposits but only shows $45,000 in taxable income after write-offs. Conventional lenders keep declining him.

24-month business bank statement loan. $140,000 qualifying income (50% expense ratio). Approved for $1.1M purchase with 20% down.

The Consultant

An IT consultant in San Jose invoices $25,000/month but writes off a home office, equipment, and travel. Her Schedule C shows only $95,000 net — not enough for the home she wants.

12-month personal bank statement loan showing $298,000 in deposits. Qualified for $1.4M with 15% down. Closed in 19 days.

The Real Estate Agent

A top-producing agent in Orange County had a record year with $380,000 in commissions but the prior year was slower. Her 2-year average doesn't reflect her current earning power.

12-month bank statement program used most recent year only. Qualified at $380,000 income. Purchased $1.8M home with 25% down.

Client Stories

Borrowers We've Helped

"I've been self-employed for 12 years and every bank turned me down because my tax returns show minimal income. NicheLending got me approved using my bank statements in 3 weeks. Closed on my dream home in Pasadena."

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Carlos M.
Los Angeles, CA · Restaurant Owner

"We used a DSCR loan to add our 4th rental property to our portfolio. No tax returns, no income verification — just the property's rental income. Closed in 21 days. The team was incredibly knowledgeable."

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Jennifer & Tom R.
Irvine, CA · Real Estate Investors

"As a recently retired physician with significant investment assets but no W-2 income, I needed a creative solution. The asset depletion program was perfect. Qualified for a $2.1M home with no income documentation."

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Dr. Amir S.
Beverly Hills, CA · Physician
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Free Tool

Bank Statement Income Calculator

Self-employed? Enter your monthly deposits below to instantly see your qualifying income and estimated maximum loan amount — no tax returns needed.

Lenders subtract this percentage from business deposits to estimate net income. Personal bank statements use 100% of deposits.

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Enter your average monthly deposit total (or expand to enter each month individually):

This will be applied to all 24 months. Use month-by-month for a more precise result.

Enter your monthly deposits to see your qualifying income

How Bank Statement Loans Work

  • No tax returns or W-2s required
  • 12 or 24 months of bank statements used
  • Business accounts: expense ratio applied to deposits
  • Personal accounts: 100% of deposits count
  • Minimum 620 credit score (680+ for best rates)
  • Loan amounts up to $3 million
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