Most bank statement programs prefer 2+ years of self-employment. See shorter-history exceptions and W-2-to-owner transition tips.
How Long Must I Be Self-Employed? | The 2 Mortgage Guys
Most bank statement programs prefer 2+ years of self-employment. See shorter-history exceptions and W-2-to-owner transition tips.
How Long Must I Be Self-Employed for a Bank Statement Loan?
The Two-Year Rule — And Flexibility
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Not Sure If Your Self-Employment Clock Is Ready?
Most programs prefer two or more years in the same line of work. Shorter histories can still work with related experience, strong deposits, and the right investor match.
Self-employment duration and statement lookback are related but not identical clocks.
How underwriters tend to view different self-employment clocks on Indiana files.
Self-employment and statement requirements vary by investor and change without notice.
If you are close to the two-year mark, waiting a few months can unlock more investors and better pricing — sometimes worth more than rushing an offer.
If your clock is shorter but deposits and credit are strong, we shop Non-QM investors that explicitly allow the shorter history rather than forcing a program that will decline you.
Ryan & Steve map both the business start date and the statement lookback so you apply when the file is actually ready.
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