Yes—seasonal self-employed income can qualify on 12–24 months of bank deposits. See how averages smooth peaks and valleys on Non-QM.
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Can Seasonal Income Qualify?
Yes — contractors, landscapers, retailers, and other seasonal businesses often qualify when a full 12–24 month deposit average supports the payment, even if some months are quiet.
Underwriters average the lookback — they do not require every month to look the same.
Guidelines vary by investor. Seasonal averages must still support DTI and reserves for the matched product.
Patterns underwriters like to see when revenue is not flat year-round.
Ryan & Steve model your trailing 12 and 24 month averages so you know whether applying now or after the next busy season moves the needle.
If you recently expanded or changed business mix, we may prefer the longer lookback or a short wait so the average reflects the new reality.
Seasonal Indiana businesses — construction, landscaping, agriculture-adjacent trades, holiday retail — are common bank statement files when deposits tell a consistent story.
Seasonal borrower checklist
— 12–24 months consecutive statements (all pages)
— Note typical peak and off-season months
— Reserves plan for slow-season payments
— Flag any one-time spikes that should be excluded
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