Self-Employed Mortgage — Florida Non-QM 2026

Bank Statement Loans Florida

Self-employed in Florida? Qualify on 12–24 months of bank deposits instead of tax returns. Bank statement loans are built for business owners, 1099 contractors, and real estate professionals whose write-offs hide their real income.

12–24 Mo
Bank Deposits
No Tax
Returns Needed
620+
Credit Score
By Onias Derilus, NMLS# 1859012 · Licensed FL Mortgage Broker · Last Updated: May 2026
Bank Statement Loans in Florida

Bank Statement Loans Florida — Income Without Tax Returns

A Florida bank statement loan qualifies self-employed borrowers on actual cash flow. Lenders use your bank deposits, not the net income on your tax returns. For business owners who write off heavily, that difference is decisive. It's what finally makes the home their real income can support.

Official resource: CFPB — Owning a Home.

Lenders average 12–24 months of personal or business bank deposits, then apply an expense factor to arrive at qualifying income. No W-2s, no pay stubs, no two years of tax returns. A natural fit for Florida's large self-employed population: restaurant owners, contractors, Realtors, consultants, and gig-economy earners across South Florida.

Because bank statement loans are non-QM products, guidelines vary quite a bit from one lender to the next. Mortgage Capital shops multiple non-QM investors to match your deposit pattern, credit, and reserves to the lowest available rate. And when your tax returns eventually catch up to your income, you can refinance into a conventional loan.

Qualify on 12 or 24 months of bank deposits — personal or business
No tax returns, W-2s, or pay stubs required
Minimum 620–660 credit score, 10–20% down
Loan amounts up to $3M+ for Florida luxury market
Works for primary homes, second homes, and investment properties
Refinance to conventional later once tax returns catch up
Bank Statement vs. Conventional — Self-Employed FL Buyer
Business owner, $90K net on taxes, $220K in deposits
Bank StatementConventional
Income UsedAvg. depositsTax-return net
Qualifying Income~$110K$90K
Tax Returns NeededNone2 years
Min. Down10–20%3–5%
Typical Rate7.5–8.5%6.625%
Approval OddsHighOften denied
Example only. Qualifying income and rate vary by lender and profile.
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Self-Employed? Get Pre-Approved on Your Deposits

12–24 month bank statement programs · No tax returns · Business & personal accounts · NMLS# 1859012

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Rates are illustrative only. APR and payments vary by credit score, loan amount, and market conditions. Subject to credit approval. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS# 1859012. Equal Housing Lender.