# "Self-Employed? Your Tax Returns Aren't the Only Way to Qualify"

By Kelly Manderscheid (@kellymanderscheid) · Published 2026-07-29

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Self-employed and worried your tax returns won't show enough income to qualify for a mortgage? You're not alone — and you've got options. With a bank statement loan, we qualify you off your actual cash flow (12 or 24 months of business bank statements), not your write-offs. No tax returns needed. I help self-employed buyers navigate this every week — send me a message and I'll walk you through what you'd qualify for.