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Self-Employed & No-Tax-Return

Can I get a jumbo mortgage without using my tax returns?

Yes — certain jumbo loan programs allow self-employed borrowers to qualify using alternative income documentation instead of tax returns, such as 12-month personal or business bank statements, W-2s and 1099s, a CPA-prepared profit-and-loss statement, or asset utilization. For well-qualified borrowers, some bank-statement jumbo scenarios may allow financing up to 90% loan-to-value.

By Virginia Fargo, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #299320 · Last reviewed October 13, 2026

Alternative documentation options

  • 12-month personal or business bank statements
  • W-2s and 1099s
  • CPA-prepared profit-and-loss statement
  • Asset utilization (qualifying based on liquid assets)

How much can you borrow this way?

Loan-to-value limits are typically highest for bank-statement qualification. Profit-and-loss and asset-depletion scenarios generally carry lower maximum loan-to-value limits. Loan amounts can extend into the multi-million range for well-qualified borrowers purchasing in communities like Scottsdale, Troon, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Arcadia.

What lenders still look at

Alternative documentation doesn't remove underwriting — it changes how income is calculated. Credit history, down payment, reserves, debt-to-income ratio and the property itself all still matter. The goal is simple: show your real cash flow, not just your taxable income.

Related Questions

Can self-employed buyers get a jumbo mortgage in Scottsdale?

Yes. Certain jumbo programs allow qualification using 12-month bank statements, W-2s/1099s, a CPA-prepared profit-and-loss statement or asset utilization instead of tax returns. Loan-to-value limits are typically highest for bank-statement scenarios.

How much down payment does a no-tax-return jumbo loan require?

It depends on how income is documented and your overall profile. For well-qualified borrowers, some bank-statement jumbo scenarios may allow financing up to 90% loan-to-value, while profit-and-loss and asset-based scenarios generally carry lower maximum loan-to-value limits.

Disclosure: Virginia Fargo, NMLS #299320, Empire Home Loans Inc., NMLS #1839243, AZ Lic. MB-1012019. This content is for general information only and is not a commitment to lend. Eligibility, rates, terms and programs depend on qualifications and current guidelines. Equal Housing Lender.

Virginia Fargo, mortgage loan originator, NMLS #299320

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