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Self Employed Mortgages

Bank statement loans in Maine and Florida

I am Travis Penny, mortgage broker with Vision Mortgage, NMLS 1649161. I help self employed clients in Florida and Maine explore bank statement loans using 12 or 24 months of eligible deposits instead of tax returns alone.

Travis Penny, Mortgage Broker, NMLS 1649161, Vision Mortgage, LLC NMLS 1286953. NMLS Consumer Access

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Who it fits
Self employed clients in Florida and Maine whose eligible deposits better explain their income.

Statements and history
Programs may review 12 or 24 months of statements and usually look for about two years of self employment.

Full review
An expense factor may apply. Credit, reserves and the property also matter.

How does a bank statement loan work?

A bank statement loan can let self employed clients qualify using eligible deposits instead of tax return income. I compare the documentation and expense treatment across available programs in Maine and Florida. Transfers and deposits unrelated to earnings may be excluded, and credit, assets and the property still matter.

All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Program terms and availability can change. This page is for general education and is not a loan offer or a commitment to make a loan. Travis Penny, NMLS ID #1649161, is a mortgage broker with Vision Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #1286953. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Personal or business statements

The appropriate account and statement period depend on the program and how you receive income.

Deposit review

Transfers and other nonincome deposits may need to be identified rather than counted as earnings.

Full file review

Credit, assets, property, and down payment still matter alongside income.

Which statements are reviewed

Some programs review 12 months of statements, while others use 24 months. Personal statements may fit one income pattern and business statements another. I look at how your business is structured and how deposits reach the account before choosing the documentation path.

How deposits become qualifying income

Deposits are reviewed for consistency and source. Transfers between your own accounts are not business earnings. Business statement programs may apply an expense factor or use supporting business documents to determine usable income. The calculation varies by program, so a deposit total alone is not a qualification.

Who may benefit

Business owners, independent contractors, and professionals with substantial business deductions may want to compare this option with a conventional mortgage. If your income arrives on contractor forms, the 1099 mortgage guide describes another documentation path. My Maine self employment guide explains the broader choices.

What else is required

Expect a review of credit, available funds, the property, occupancy, and your business activity. Program rules also determine how statements, business expenses, and any large deposits are documented. I compare those requirements with your file before discussing an application.

What do I need to qualify for a bank statement loan?

  • Personal or business account statements for the period the program requires.
  • Documentation of your business history and ownership.
  • Credit, available funds and details about the property.

Purchase and refinance options depend on the program and the full file.

Maine bank statement home loans

For Maine bank statement home loans, I review the deposits and business records of clients whose income changes through the year. Contractors and shop owners may need different documentation depending on how revenue reaches their accounts.

I compare this option with the choices in my Maine self employment guide.

Can I get a Florida home loan with just bank statements?

Bank statement loans in Florida may help self employed clients document eligible deposits when tax returns alone do not show their business income clearly. I look at the whole property and income file, not deposits alone. Florida homeowners insurance and any condo association review matter to the complete picture.

Florida bank statement home loans may use different account records than a conventional or 1099 path. Read my Florida self employed bank statement article for more on documentation, or the Florida condo guide if you are buying in a condo building.

Other non QM options if bank statements don't fit

Bank statements aren't the only way around tax returns. Here's the short version. Each one has its own page.

  • 1099 income. If you're paid on 1099s, some programs qualify you on those instead. See my 1099 mortgage page.
  • Profit and loss statement. Some programs use a prepared P&L as the main income document, with business history and supporting records reviewed. See non QM and portfolio loans.
  • Asset depletion. If you have a lot in savings or investments but not much income on paper, eligible assets can support the file. See asset depletion loans.
  • Foreign national. For buyers whose income and assets are outside the United States. See non QM and portfolio loans.

Rental property instead of a home? That's a DSCR loan, which qualifies on the rent. See DSCR investor loans.

Review your statements

Want me to look at your deposits? Call or text me at (207) 615-7770, or email Travis@travis.mortgage. Guidelines change, and I confirm the current terms for each file.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a mortgage using bank statements instead of tax returns?

Some programs use personal or business statements to review self employed income. Other documents and underwriting requirements still apply.

Do I need 12 or 24 months of bank statements?

A program may require 12 or 24 months. I confirm the current requirement for the file and the account type.

Do all deposits count as income?

No. Transfers, borrowed funds, and other deposits unrelated to business earnings may need to be excluded or explained.

Can I use business bank statements?

Business statements may be accepted. The program reviews eligible deposits and accounts for expenses according to its guidelines.

What else matters besides deposits?

Credit, assets, down payment, property type, occupancy, and documented business activity also affect eligibility.

Can I get a bank statement loan in Florida?

Possibly. I compare bank statement programs for clients in Florida and Maine. In Florida I also review insurance and any applicable condo building requirements.

What are the requirements for a bank statement loan in Florida?

I review eligible deposits, business history, credit, reserves, the property and insurance. Condo requirements may also apply. The statement period and expense treatment depend on the program.

Can I use bank statements if I am self employed in Maine?

Yes, some programs consider eligible personal or business deposits for self employed clients in Maine. I review business history, expenses, credit, reserves and the property alongside the statements.

How long do I need to be self employed for a bank statement loan?

Business history requirements vary by program. I review your ownership documents and the applicable guidelines for your file.

Can I refinance with a bank statement loan?

Some programs allow a refinance. I check the property, existing loan and current guidelines before suggesting a path.

Is a bank statement loan the same as a non QM loan?

It's one kind of non QM loan. Non QM just means the loan sits outside standard qualified mortgage rules. 1099, profit and loss, asset depletion, and foreign national programs are other kinds.

What if I'm paid on 1099s instead of running a business?

Look at my 1099 mortgage page. Some programs use the 1099s themselves, which can be simpler than statements.

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