Self-employed? Qualify using 12–24 months of bank statements instead of tax returns. We count your real deposits — not your write-offs. See your qualifying income in 60 seconds.
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For self-employed buyers in Orange County, the right loan looks at your bank statements, not your 1040. With 12–24 months of deposits, you can qualify for a home without the W-2s and tax returns a traditional lender demands. Primary homes, second homes, and investment properties can all qualify. Our specialists work with self-employed borrowers throughout Orange County, including Orange and nearby areas.
Who qualifies in Orange County
Self-employed 2+ years (1–2 years may work with experience)
12–24 months of bank statements
620+ credit and 10%%+ down
Roughly 50%% of monthly deposits counted as income
ITIN loans: no Social Security number required
Taxpayers who file with an IRS-issued ITIN can buy a home through ITIN mortgage programs — typically 10-20% down, two years of work history, and credit shown by score or alternative trade lines like rent and utilities. Self-employed ITIN borrowers can often qualify with bank statements.
Financing a Texas barndominium
Texas is the most barndo-friendly lending market in the country, but financing is still lender-by-lender: appraisals hinge on comparable metal-building home sales, which rural Texas counties actually have. Completed barndos fit portfolio and non-QM programs; new builds usually run through construction-to-permanent loans with a licensed builder.
P&L-only loan options
Some self-employed borrowers qualify with a CPA-prepared profit-and-loss statement, sometimes paired with a couple months of statements. A P&L loan is another non-QM path when your deposits alone don't capture the whole picture.
Yes — it's self-employment income. Lenders aggregate deposits or 1099s across platforms; about two years of history is the norm. Route payouts into one account so every dollar is verifiable.
Do I need tax returns or W-2s?
No. Income is verified from your deposits (or 1099s/P&L), so no tax returns or W-2s are required to document income — just proof of self-employment and consistent statements.
Can I get a mortgage with an ITIN instead of a Social Security number?
Yes. ITIN loans underwrite with your IRS-issued taxpayer ID, typically with 10-20% down and two years of work history. Self-employed ITIN borrowers can often document income with bank statements.
Will moving money between my accounts hurt my application?
It can muddy the file. Transfers between your own accounts get excluded so they aren't double-counted, and frequent overdrafts or NSFs are red flags. Keep deposits clean and consistent in the months before applying.
What is a 1099 loan and how is it different?
A 1099 loan qualifies contractors and gig workers using their 1099 forms instead of tax returns, often counting 90–100% of gross 1099 earnings. It's a great fit if most of your income comes on 1099s.
Are bank statement loan rates higher?
Usually somewhat higher (often about 0.5%–2% over conventional) because they don't fit standard guidelines. There's no monthly PMI, and the real comparison is to being denied conventionally — many borrowers refinance later.
Orange County business owners — get pre-qualified
Free, no-obligation. See what you qualify for in about a minute.