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    ๐Ÿ’ผ 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 2026ยทReviewed by CMS Mortgage Editorial Team

    Sound Familiar?

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    "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.

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    "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.

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    "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)

    Recognized rental income reviewed

    11 Loan Options

    Find Your Perfect Non-QM Loan

    Compare products and find the perfect fit for your needs

    โญ MOST POPULAR

    Bank Statement Loan

    โ€œYour deposits are your income proof.โ€

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

    Best for: Self-employed, business owners, freelancers

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    โญ FEATURED

    Profit & Loss Mortgage

    โ€œLet your CPA help you qualify.โ€

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

    Best for: Established businesses with bookkeeping

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    Church Bank Statement / 1099

    โ€œFinancing for ministry income.โ€

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

    Best for: Pastors, ministers, religious staff

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    ๐Ÿ† INVESTOR FAVORITE

    DSCR Loan (Investor Mortgage)

    โ€œRental income at the center of the review.โ€

    • Some programs skip personal income docs
    • Recognized rental income reviewed
    • Portfolio scenarios considered
    • Entity borrowing on some programs
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    Varies
    Max Loan

    Best for: Real estate investors, landlords

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    Asset Depletion Loan

    โ€œYour wealth is your income.โ€

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

    Best for: Retirees, trust beneficiaries, high net worth

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    No Income Verification

    โ€œMinimal docs. Maximum speed.โ€

    • Credit and assets focus
    • No income docs required
    • Maximum privacy
    • Fast closings
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $2M
    Max Loan

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

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    Interest-Only Loan

    โ€œLower payments now. Flexibility later.โ€

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

    Best for: Investors, variable income earners

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    ITIN Mortgage

    โ€œNo Social Security? No problem.โ€

    • ITIN accepted
    • No SSN required
    • Alternative credit accepted
    • Pathway to homeownership
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $1.5M
    Max Loan

    Best for: ITIN holders, non-resident workers

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    DACA Loan

    โ€œYour American dream starts here.โ€

    • DACA recipients welcome
    • Valid work permit required
    • FHA or Non-QM options
    • Competitive rates
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $1.5M
    Max Loan

    Best for: DACA recipients with work authorization

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    Foreign National Loan

    โ€œBuy US property from anywhere.โ€

    • Non-US citizens welcome
    • Foreign income accepted
    • No US credit required
    • Investment or vacation homes
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    $3M
    Max Loan

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

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    Investor Foreign National

    โ€œInternational capital, American real estate.โ€

    • Foreign investors welcome
    • DSCR options on some programs
    • Entity borrowing on some programs
    • Portfolio scenarios considered
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Credit
    Varies
    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
    Varies
    Varies
    Self-employed
    P&L Statement
    CPA P&L
    Varies
    Varies
    Est. business
    1099 Only
    1-2yr 1099s
    Varies
    Varies
    Contractors
    DSCR
    Rental income (varies)
    Varies
    Varies
    Investors
    Asset Depletion
    Assets
    Varies
    Varies
    High NW
    No Income
    None
    Varies
    Varies
    Fast/private
    ITIN
    Varies
    Varies
    Varies
    No SSN

    Bank Statement

    Income Docs
    12-24mo deposits
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    Self-employed

    P&L Statement

    Income Docs
    CPA P&L
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    Est. business

    1099 Only

    Income Docs
    1-2yr 1099s
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    Contractors

    DSCR

    Income Docs
    Rental income (varies)
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    Investors

    Asset Depletion

    Income Docs
    Assets
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    High NW

    No Income

    Income Docs
    None
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    Fast/private

    ITIN

    Income Docs
    Varies
    Credit
    Varies
    Down
    Varies
    Best For
    No SSN
    FAQ

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