Self-employed Loans
If you are self-employed, you might have a hard time dealing with lenders who require tax returns, income statements, and other documentation from your accountant. It is often difficult for self-employed individuals to borrow money, especially if you lack the traditional requirements for home loan application. But not every lender is the same. We can help you find a lender who has more flexible requirements for the self-employed.
How do you get approved? While it is often tricky to get a home loan when you’re self-employed, 3Carrots is here to help you deal with the lenders and manage the necessary documentation to prove your income. Lenders often require self-employed to be engaged in business for at least two or three years, though there are some who can consider your application even if you have been self-employed for only one year. However, if you have been self-employed for less than a year, lenders generally won’t approve your application unless you can provide a very sting case and proof of continuing income since your last job.
‘Dependent contractors’ who are technically self-employed but receive all of their income from one client – who also pays PAYE tax on their behalf – are NOT assessed as self employed by some banks. This is a big opportunity for self-employed contractors seeking home loan approval.
Generally however banks view lending money to self-employed individuals as higher-risk because they often have unstable income. Luckily, 3Carrots mortgage brokers can help! One mistake lenders make is miscalculating your income. For complex loans like this, we usually walk it through with the lender and ensure that they assess your financial status correctly. Some lenders may delay the process of complicated loan applications so we make sure that to follow up with the management and expedite the process.
If you would like to talk to a mortgage broker from 3Carrots to discuss self-employed loans, please call 0434 390 688.