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Some exotic lenders don’t offer liar loans because of the inherent risk. Others want a tax preparer to provide the profit-and-loss and sign it. One lender told me the tax preparer must be the same tax ...

Are you self-employed and hoping to buy a home or refinance? These steps can help you do it Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real ...

Originators can protect earnings and referrals simply by focusing on self-employed borrowers. The population of self-employed in the United States is around 59 million according to Upwork’s Freeland ...

When you’re self-employed, bringing in revenue to cover operating expenses or support plans for growth is a priority. Whether you’re a freelancer, sole proprietor or independent contractor, the time ...

Getting a mortgage is challenging for anyone, but there are additional hurdles if you're your own boss. Lenders typically require pay stubs, W-2 forms and a record of steady employment. They consider ...

It's often harder for self-employed borrowers to get a mortgage because proving consistent income can be difficult. Improving your credit, making a large down payment, and increasing your savings can ...