With the rise of the gig economy, more people are opting for self-employment and starting businesses instead of working a traditional nine-to-five. And while this is a great way to build a flexible ...

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Mortgage lending can be a stickier subject for the self-employed. If you have the finances and a strong credit score but lack a W-2 or pay stub, a bank statement loan could be your ideal mortgage type ...

Bank statement loans are a type of non-qualified (non-QM) mortgage, which may make it easier for self-employed borrowers to buy a home. Lenders can use previous bank statements to vet potential ...

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