Stated income loans are making a comeback
Extremely popular in the early 2000s, stated income loans were one of the factors of the housing market collapse. Why? Lenders were approving borrowers based on the income stated on their loan application, but didn’t require income documentation to verify if it was accurate. The result: many borrowers defaulted on loans.
With the passing of the Frank-Dodd Act of 2010, stated income loans for owner-occupied properties are now illegal. Lenders must fully document a borrower’s ability to repay the loan either with income or assets. (Stated income loans still exist for real estate investors, however, because they aren’t purchasing an owner-occupied home.)
That leaves some borrowers at a disadvantage, especially self-employed borrowers. But, the good news is that there is a type of loan called a bank statement loan (also referred to as alternative income verification loans) that meet these borrowers needs.
We can help you check your eligibility for a stated income loan now.