Mortgage programs for small business owners
Five ways to document your income without leaning on the taxable income from your tax return. We shop 150+ wholesale lenders to find the one that fits.
Get qualified on deposits, not deductions
Lenders average 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank statements to build your qualifying income.
- 12 or 24 month statement options
- Personal or business accounts
- No tax returns used to calculate income
- Primary, second home, or investment
Contractor and commission income, simplified
Qualify using 1099 forms, ideal for independent contractors, real estate agents, consultants, and freelancers.
- Qualify straight from your 1099s
- A set expense ratio, not your full Schedule C
- Great for agents, consultants, and creators
- W-2 plus 1099 combinations welcome
A CPA-prepared P&L can be enough
Established business owners can qualify on a profit and loss statement prepared by a CPA or tax preparer.
- Qualify on a P&L, often without full returns
- A clean path for established businesses
- 12 or 24 month P&L options
- Some lenders pair it with limited statements
Buy rentals on the property's cash flow
Debt service coverage ratio loans qualify you on a rental's income, not your personal tax returns.
- No personal income documentation
- Long-term or short-term rentals
- Take title in an LLC (lender dependent)
- Purchase, refinance, or cash-out
Let your liquid assets do the qualifying
Asset depletion loans turn eligible savings, investments, or retirement funds into qualifying income.
- Good for business sellers and retirees
- Uses eligible liquid assets
- Can pair with other income
- Primary, second home, or investment
Tell us how you get paid
Answer a few questions and a loan officer will match you to the right program, or tell you if a conventional loan would price better.
See if you qualifyBuying or refinancing commercial property? Offices, retail, warehouses, your own business's building, and fix and flips are handled by Matador Funding, Matador's business-purpose lending arm.
Compare self-employed loan programs
| Program | Best for | Income documented with |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Statement Loans | Owners with steady deposits and big write-offs | 12 or 24 months of bank statements |
| 1099 Loans | Contractors, agents, consultants paid on 1099s | 1099 forms, one to two years |
| P&L Loans | Established businesses with a CPA | CPA-prepared P&L |
| DSCR Loans | Buying or refinancing rentals | Lease or appraiser rent schedule |
| Asset-Based Loans | Strong savings, recent business sellers | Asset statements |
Already qualify on your tax returns? A conventional or government loan may price better, and we'll show you that comparison too. Read what a non-QM loan is or our complete guide to mortgages for small business owners.
Non-QM programs are not available in all states and are subject to credit approval, income and asset verification, and appraisal. Guidelines vary by lender.
Find out what you qualify for in about 60 seconds
No tax returns. No credit pull to start. Just a straight answer from a broker who works for you.
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