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Saratoga sits in one of Silicon Valley's highest-income zip codes. A large share of buyers here run their own companies or take equity compensation — not W-2 salaries.
Standard loans use tax returns to verify income. For business owners who write off expenses aggressively, that number rarely reflects actual cash flow.
12–24 Months
Bank Statement Period
680+
Min Credit Score
10–20%
Down Payment
Non-QM
Loan Type
You need 12 to 24 months of bank statements. Lenders average the deposits to calculate your qualifying income.
Most lenders want a 680+ credit score and 10–20% down. Loan amounts can go well into jumbo territory, which matters in Saratoga.
Bank statement loans are non-QM products. Not every lender offers them — you need a broker with access to wholesale non-QM lenders.
At SRK CAPITAL, we work with 200+ wholesale lenders. That gives us options on rate, down payment, and how deposits are calculated.
The biggest mistake I see: mixing personal and business deposits in one account. It creates noise and lenders discount the income.
Use a dedicated business account for 12–24 months before you apply. Clean statements underwrite faster and at higher income figures.
A 1099 loan works if most of your income hits as contractor payments. A P&L loan lets your CPA document income directly.
Asset depletion loans fit Saratoga buyers with large portfolios but low monthly cash flow. Bank statement loans are best when cash flow is strong and consistent.
Saratoga home prices demand large loan amounts. Bank statement loans that reach jumbo thresholds are essential here — not optional.
Many Saratoga buyers have equity from prior sales or stock vesting. That helps with down payment but doesn't fix the income documentation problem on its own.
Yes, some lenders allow personal statements. The income calculation differs — typically a higher expense factor is applied.
Most lenders require at least two years. Some will accept one year with strong statements and a prior history in the same field.
They average 12 or 24 months of deposits, then apply an expense factor. Business accounts often use a 50% factor for sole proprietors.
Yes. Rates are higher than conventional loans because of the added risk to the lender. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
Non-QM bank statement loans can exceed conventional and FHA limits. Jumbo bank statement programs are available for Saratoga price points.
Bank Statement Loans in Saratoga