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Los Altos Hills sits in one of the wealthiest zip codes in Santa Clara County. High earners here often show low taxable income — and that kills a conventional approval fast.
Bank statement loans exist for exactly this borrower. You show 12 to 24 months of deposits. No W-2s. No tax returns needed.
12 or 24 months
Statement Period
620 (680+ for best rate)
Min Credit Score
Bank statements only
Income Doc
~50% on business accounts
Expense Factor
Higher than conventional
Rate Type
Lenders average your monthly deposits over 12 or 24 months. Business account users typically apply a 50% expense factor. Personal accounts use closer to 100%.
Credit requirements vary by lender. Most want a 680 or higher for the best pricing. Some programs go down to 620 with stronger reserves.
Bank statement loans are non-QM products. That means retail banks rarely offer them. You need a broker with access to specialty wholesale lenders.
We work with 200+ wholesale lenders. Several run strong non-QM programs built for high-income, low-tax-return borrowers in markets like Los Altos Hills.
The biggest mistake I see: borrowers mixing personal and business deposits in one account. It creates a documentation mess and kills your qualifying income.
Keep accounts clean before you apply. Two years of consistent deposits beats one great month every time. Lenders want to see a pattern, not a spike.
If you have strong 1099 income, a 1099 loan might qualify you at a lower rate than bank statements. If you're asset-heavy but cash-flow light, asset depletion may be a better fit.
DSCR loans skip income entirely for investment properties. For a primary residence in Los Altos Hills, bank statement loans are usually the cleanest path.
Los Altos Hills properties routinely require jumbo loan amounts. Bank statement loan programs need to accommodate that — not all non-QM lenders go high enough.
Tech founders, consultants, and venture-backed executives are common borrowers here. Variable income is the norm. Bank statement loans handle that better than any conventional product.
Yes. Most lenders apply a 50% expense factor to business deposits. Personal statements use a higher percentage of deposits toward qualifying income.
No. Most bank statement programs start at 620. A 680 or higher gets you better rates. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
Loan limits vary by lender. Some non-QM lenders go to $3M or higher. Your qualifying income from statements determines the ceiling.
Yes, typically. Non-QM carries more lender risk, so pricing reflects that. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
Most programs require 12 or 24 months. The 24-month option can smooth out low-deposit periods and strengthen your qualifying income.
Yes. Bank statement loans work for primary homes, second homes, and investment properties. Program terms differ by property type.
Bank Statement Loans in Los Altos Hills