Wooden blocks stacked vertically spelling out CPA to represent the role of a tax professional in mortgage qualifying.

For self-employed homebuyers in Colorado, the Bank Statement Loan is often the most logical path to a mortgage. Instead of relying on tax returns where heavy deductions can shrink your taxable incomele, nders evaluate your actual cash flow via 12 or 24 months of business deposits. However, there is a critical detail that many borrowers…

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Investment property rental home representing conventional and non-QM loan rules

Understanding Investment Property Loan Rules in Colorado Investment property loan rules are very different from owner-occupied mortgage guidelines, and they become even more important as your rental portfolio grows. Real estate investors in Centennial, Denver, Parker, Castle Rock, and across Colorado often ask how many properties they can finance, what income counts, and when conventional…

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Young woman running a small business (florist/crafts) reviewing her finances and bank statements on her phone and tablet.

If you are a successful self-employed professional, you already understand the delicate balancing act: you want to minimize your taxable income to save money on taxes, but you need to maximize your qualifying income to secure the best mortgage. The legal and tax structure you choose for your business—specifically, an S-Corporation (S-Corp) versus a Limited…

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DSCR loans income verification for a Colorado investment property

One of the most common questions Colorado real estate investors ask about DSCR loans income verification is whether personal income or tax returns are required. In most cases, DSCR loans do not require personal income documentation. Qualification is based on the income produced by the investment property rather than the borrower’s personal earnings. This approach…

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