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Lafayette's high property values attract business owners who reinvest profits rather than show maximum taxable income. Traditional underwriting misses qualified borrowers running lean tax returns.
P&L loans let you use current business earnings rather than two-year tax averages. Your CPA prepares a 12-24 month statement showing actual cash flow, not tax-minimized income.
You need a CPA-prepared P&L covering 12-24 months depending on the lender. Most require 680+ credit and 15-20% down for owner-occupied purchases.
Business must show two years of operation with consistent or growing revenue. Lenders verify your CPA's credentials and may request business bank statements as backup documentation.
Wholesale non-QM lenders offer P&L programs with different documentation tolerance. Some accept 12-month statements, others require 24 months plus business bank statements.
Rate premiums run 0.5-1.5% above conventional depending on down payment and credit profile. Shopping multiple lenders matters because overlays vary significantly on what counts as acceptable income.
Most Lafayette deals I see involve S-corp owners showing $80K taxable but earning $250K pre-writeoffs. Retail banks decline these borrowers daily despite strong finances.
Get your CPA involved early. Lenders scrutinize revenue recognition, expense categorization, and trend consistency. A poorly formatted P&L kills deals that should approve.
Bank statement loans use 12-24 months of deposits but don't require CPA preparation. P&L loans typically get better pricing if your CPA statements show strong margins.
1099 loans work for contractors but miss business owners with complicated entity structures. P&L programs handle S-corps, LLCs, and partnerships that 1099 programs can't underwrite.
Lafayette properties start around $1.2M for smaller homes. Higher loan amounts tighten qualification but P&L programs go to $3M+ with appropriate down payments.
Most Lafayette borrowers are established business owners, not startups. That two-year business history requirement fits the market's buyer profile better than stated income alternatives.
No, lenders require a licensed CPA signature. Bookkeeper-prepared statements don't meet underwriting standards even if numbers are identical.
No, but you need net positive income over the statement period. Seasonal businesses work fine if annual numbers support debt ratios.
Most lenders require 24 months minimum. A few accept 12-18 months with higher down payments and reserves, but options narrow significantly.
They check state licensing boards and may contact your CPA directly. Using the same CPA who prepares your tax returns strengthens credibility.
Yes, if you have both. Many Lafayette borrowers own businesses while drawing W-2 salaries, which improves debt-to-income ratios substantially.
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