P&L Loans

Let your numbers speak.

A P&L loan qualifies self-employed borrowers using a profit & loss statement — often prepared or verified by a CPA — instead of full tax returns or two years of bank statements, for both purchase and refinance transactions.

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Documentation
CPA-prepared P&L statement
Income Type
Self-employed
Tax Returns
Often not required
Best For
Owners buying or refinancing without easy income documentation
Is this you?

A common fit if you’re

01

Self-employed without traditional documentation

A profit & loss statement prepared by a licensed CPA or tax preparer can stand in for tax returns.

02

Earning more than your tax returns show

If last year's return doesn't tell the full story, a CPA-prepared P&L can reflect how your business is actually performing today.

03

Preferring not to average bank deposits

Where a bank statement loan looks at deposits, a P&L loan is based on your stated and CPA-verified profit and loss.

04

Refinancing based on current business performance

A P&L refinance can reflect how your business is performing right now, which can be useful if your prior year's tax return doesn't tell the full story.

FAQ

Common questions

What is a P&L loan?

It's a non-QM program that qualifies self-employed borrowers using a profit & loss statement — often prepared or verified by a CPA — instead of full tax returns or two years of bank statements.

Who prepares the P&L statement?

Typically a CPA, enrolled agent, or licensed tax preparer, following the lender's specific format requirements.

Can I combine a P&L with other documentation?

Some lenders allow a P&L alongside bank statements for added support. We can help match you with a lender's specific guidelines.

Can a P&L loan be used to refinance?

Yes — P&L programs apply to refinances as well as purchases, letting a CPA-prepared profit & loss statement stand in for tax returns when you refinance an existing mortgage.

P&L Loans from United Financial
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