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    💼 NON-QM LOANS

    Finally, a Mortgage That Gets Self-Employment

    No tax returns? No problem. We qualify you on your actual income, not what the IRS sees. Bank statements, P&L, 1099s, rental income, and more.

    Self-employed lending specialists | Loans to $3M+ | Close in 21-30 days

    Last reviewed: January 2026·Reviewed by CMS Mortgage Editorial Team

    Sound Familiar?

    😤

    "My tax returns don't show my real income"

    You legally minimize your taxes like any smart business owner. Traditional lenders don't understand that your write-offs aren't losses.

    🏦

    "My bank said no"

    Traditional lenders want 2 years of W-2s and tax returns. You don't have those. Your income is real, just documented differently.

    📄

    "Too much paperwork, not enough time"

    You're running a business, not an accounting firm. You need a lender who can work with what you have.

    Our Approach

    We Qualify You Differently

    Bank Statements

    Your actual deposits over 12-24 months

    P&L Statements

    CPA-prepared profit & loss

    1099 Forms

    Your contractor income docs

    Rental Income (DSCR)

    Property cash flow qualifies

    11 Loan Options

    Find Your Perfect Non-QM Loan

    Compare products and find the perfect fit for your needs

    ⭐ MOST POPULAR

    Bank Statement Loan

    "Your deposits are your income proof."

    • 12 or 24 months statements
    • No tax returns required
    • Personal OR business accounts
    • Up to 90% LTV
    10%
    Down
    620+
    Credit
    $3M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Self-employed, business owners, freelancers

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    ⭐ FEATURED

    Profit & Loss Mortgage

    "Let your CPA help you qualify."

    • CPA-prepared P&L accepted
    • 1-2 years history
    • Faster than bank statements
    • Simplified documentation
    10%
    Down
    660+
    Credit
    $3M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Established businesses with bookkeeping

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    ✝️

    Church Bank Statement / 1099

    "Financing for ministry income."

    • Church income accepted
    • Housing allowance counted
    • Bank statement or 1099 options
    • Clergy-focused underwriting
    10%
    Down
    640+
    Credit
    $2M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Pastors, ministers, religious staff

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    🏆 INVESTOR FAVORITE

    DSCR Loan (Investor Mortgage)

    "Let the property qualify itself."

    • No personal income docs
    • Rental income qualifies
    • Unlimited properties
    • Close in LLC or personal name
    20%
    Down
    620+
    Credit
    $3M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Real estate investors, landlords

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    Asset Depletion Loan

    "Your wealth is your income."

    • Use assets to qualify
    • No employment needed
    • High net worth focus
    • Retirement-friendly
    20%
    Down
    700+
    Credit
    $5M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Retirees, trust beneficiaries, high net worth

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    No Income Verification

    "Minimal docs. Maximum speed."

    • Credit and assets focus
    • No income docs required
    • Maximum privacy
    • Fast closings
    25-30%
    Down
    700+
    Credit
    $2M
    Max Loan

    Best for: High-net-worth, time-sensitive buyers

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    Interest-Only Loan

    "Lower payments now. Flexibility later."

    • 5-10 year I/O period
    • Lower monthly payment
    • Cash flow flexibility
    • Investment strategy tool
    20%
    Down
    680+
    Credit
    $3M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Investors, variable income earners

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    ITIN Mortgage

    "No Social Security? No problem."

    • ITIN accepted
    • No SSN required
    • Alternative credit accepted
    • Pathway to homeownership
    15-20%
    Down
    660+
    Credit
    $1.5M
    Max Loan

    Best for: ITIN holders, non-resident workers

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    DACA Loan

    "Your American dream starts here."

    • DACA recipients welcome
    • Valid work permit required
    • FHA or Non-QM options
    • Competitive rates
    10-20%
    Down
    660+
    Credit
    $1.5M
    Max Loan

    Best for: DACA recipients with work authorization

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    Foreign National Loan

    "Buy US property from anywhere."

    • Non-US citizens welcome
    • Foreign income accepted
    • No US credit required
    • Investment or vacation homes
    25-30%
    Down
    680+
    Credit
    $3M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Non-US citizens, expats, international buyers

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    Investor Foreign National

    "International capital, American real estate."

    • Foreign investors welcome
    • DSCR options available
    • LLC purchases allowed
    • Portfolio building
    30%
    Down
    680+
    Credit
    $5M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Foreign investors building US portfolios

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    Quick Comparison

    Compare at a Glance

    ProductIncome DocsCreditDownBest For
    Bank Statement
    12-24mo deposits
    620
    10%
    Self-employed
    P&L Statement
    CPA P&L
    660
    10%
    Est. business
    1099 Only
    1-2yr 1099s
    620
    10%
    Contractors
    DSCR
    None (rental)
    620
    20%
    Investors
    Asset Depletion
    Assets
    700
    20%
    High NW
    No Income
    None
    700
    25%
    Fast/private
    ITIN
    Varies
    660
    15%
    No SSN

    Bank Statement

    Income Docs
    12-24mo deposits
    Credit
    620
    Down
    10%
    Best For
    Self-employed

    P&L Statement

    Income Docs
    CPA P&L
    Credit
    660
    Down
    10%
    Best For
    Est. business

    1099 Only

    Income Docs
    1-2yr 1099s
    Credit
    620
    Down
    10%
    Best For
    Contractors

    DSCR

    Income Docs
    None (rental)
    Credit
    620
    Down
    20%
    Best For
    Investors

    Asset Depletion

    Income Docs
    Assets
    Credit
    700
    Down
    20%
    Best For
    High NW

    No Income

    Income Docs
    None
    Credit
    700
    Down
    25%
    Best For
    Fast/private

    ITIN

    Income Docs
    Varies
    Credit
    660
    Down
    15%
    Best For
    No SSN
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