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Self-Employed


Using Profit & Loss Statements to Qualify for a Mortgage
Self-employed in Michigan? A profit and loss statement loan lets you qualify for a mortgage using your business's true income instead of your tax returns.

Maria Tornga
Jul 14 min read


1099 Contractor? Here's How to Qualify for a Mortgage in Michigan
Turned down because of your tax write-offs? There are real loan options for 1099 contractors in Michigan. Here is how qualifying actually works.

Maria Tornga
Jun 253 min read


Your Tax Return Isn't the Whole Story — Bank Statement Loans for Michigan Business Owners
If your CPA's tax strategy makes your income look smaller than it is, a bank statement loan looks at what actually moves through your business account instead

Maria Tornga
May 134 min read


Skip the Two-Year Average: How Self-Employed Borrowers Can Qualify on One Strong Tax Year
Self-employed borrowers with a strong most-recent tax year may qualify for a conventional mortgage using just one year of returns. Here's how the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exception works.

Maria Tornga
May 84 min read


How Mortgage Up Finds Solutions When Traditional Financing Falls Short
Most lenders offer the same products. As a broker, Mortgage Up works with dozens of lenders — competitive on conventional loans and equipped for borrowers who need a different approach.

Maria Tornga
May 63 min read


Understanding Non-QM Loans A Simple Guide for Michigan Homebuyers
Most people assume that if a bank says no, the answer is no. That assumption costs people more than they realize. When a conventional lender declines a borrower, it usually isn't because the borrower can't afford the home. It's because the borrower's income, employment, or financial picture doesn't fit the documentation requirements the lender is working from. That's a different problem — and it has different solutions. Non-QM loans are one of those solutions. Non-QM stands f

Maria Tornga
May 14 min read


Self-Employed? How Mortgage Income Is Really Calculated (And the Options Most Business Owners Don’t Know About)
Self-employed income is more flexible than most business owners realize. Learn how write-offs, add-backs, bank statement loans, and alternative options can help you qualify for a mortgage.

Maria Tornga
Mar 313 min read
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