You’ve spent years building your business, putting in the hours and dealing with everything that comes with being your own boss. But when you try to get a mortgage at a traditional bank, your success can actually work against you because of how you handle your taxes. Traditional lenders focus on the bottom line of … Read more

When you’re self-employed, your bank account tells a story that your tax returns often hide. You might see six figures in annual deposits, yet your tax professional works hard to keep your taxable income as low as legally possible through deductions and depreciation. That’s great for your tax bill, but it creates problems when you … Read more

As a business owner, your tax returns show smart deductions and minimized liabilities, not your actual earning power. That’s great in April. It’s a problem when you need a mortgage. Bank statement loans fix this by letting you use your real cash flow to qualify. I’m Tim Popp, Branch Manager at West Capital Lending (NMLS … Read more

Being your own boss is the cornerstone of the American dream, but it often becomes a hurdle when you try to buy a home. If you have ever been told by a traditional bank that your “taxable income” is too low to qualify for a mortgage, you know exactly how frustrating the process can be. … Read more

The Reality of the California Self-Employed Market California has the largest economy in the United States, and a big chunk of that runs on people like you: the self-employed, the freelancers, and the business owners. Whether you’re a tech consultant in Silicon Valley, a creative director in Los Angeles, or a vineyard owner in Napa, … Read more