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Self-Employed Home Buyers - Northern Virginia

Your write-offs should not cost you the home you earned.

Tax returns show what you deducted - not what your business actually generates. Bank-statement and P&L programs let lenders see your real income. The first conversation is free, starts with a soft pull, and does not affect your score.

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The self-employed catch-22

Your accountant minimized your taxes. Your lender sees low income.

You run a real business, carry real revenue, and manage real cash flow - but the tax return your CPA optimized can look thin on paper. Traditional lenders stop there. We do not. Bank-statement loans and P&L programs were built precisely for people like you.

How we help

Qualify on your business, not a thin tax return

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Bank-statement programs

12 or 24 months of deposits tell your real income story - no W-2 required. We average your deposits and qualify you on that figure.

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P&L and asset-based paths

A CPA-prepared profit and loss statement, or even your assets alone, can qualify you for the right programs without a single tax return.

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Keep your write-offs

You do not have to change how you file. We find the program that works with your tax strategy, not against it.

A peek at the numbers

What qualifying on deposits can look like

An illustrative self-employed buyer scenario - Northern Virginia market.

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Figures are hypothetical and for illustration only. Your qualification depends on your deposit history, credit, and the specific program. We build your real numbers in the first conversation.

Your road to keys

Four steps from self-employed to homeowner

Free strategy call

We review your income sources, bank statements, and credit (soft pull - no score impact) to identify the best program for your situation in about 20 minutes.

Document collection

We give you a precise checklist - typically 12-24 months of bank statements or a CPA-prepared P&L. No guessing what to gather.

Pre-approval

Once we confirm your program and numbers, you get a pre-approval letter so you can shop with full confidence and compete on any offer.

Close and own

We manage the loan through to closing - keeping you informed every step, so your business stays your focus and we handle the mortgage.

Your team

A self-employed specialist and a Realtor who gets it

Good questions

What self-employed buyers ask most

Can I qualify even with large write-offs on my tax return?

Yes - that is exactly what bank-statement programs are for. Instead of relying on your adjusted gross income, we average 12 or 24 months of your business or personal deposits. Your write-offs stay, and we qualify you on actual cash flow.

What documents will I need?

For a bank-statement loan: typically 12-24 months of business or personal bank statements, two years of business ownership verification (license, CPA letter, or LLC docs), and a government-issued ID. For a P&L program: a CPA-prepared profit and loss statement plus statements. We send you the exact list after the first call.

How long do I need to have been self-employed?

Most programs require at least 2 years of self-employment. Some allow 1 year with strong compensating factors. We review your specific situation on the first call.

Will you pull my credit?

The first conversation starts with a soft pull - a soft credit check that does not affect your score. A hard pull is required only when you formally apply, and we do that only when you are ready to move forward.

Are rates higher for self-employed borrowers?

Bank-statement and P&L programs may carry a modest rate premium that varies by program and market conditions; we show you the exact pricing for your scenario. In many markets it is still well worth it to own instead of rent.

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