SELF-EMPLOYED FINANCING · CALIFORNIA

Profit-and-loss loans in California

Explore mortgage options that take a closer look at your business income and documentation.

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A business owner's income needs context

Taxable income, business revenue and the income a lender can use to qualify you are not always the same. Team Windes helps self-employed borrowers explore profit-and-loss mortgage programs when available, while also considering traditional documentation and bank statement options.

A P&L program uses a business profit-and-loss statement as part of its income review. The required reporting period, acceptable preparer, verification and supporting documents depend on the lender. A statement alone does not guarantee qualification.

Understand your business

We begin with your business structure, ownership, time in business, income sources and financing goal.

Match the documentation

We explain whether the selected program requires a statement prepared by an eligible accountant or tax professional and what additional records may be needed.

Compare the costs

Review the down payment, reserves, rate, fees and loan terms against other programs for which you may qualify.

Prepare for a useful first conversation

Your business name, structure, ownership share and operating history.
A current profit-and-loss statement and details about who prepared it.
Available bank statements and other business records.
Your intended property, occupancy, purchase price or refinance goal.
Available funds, existing obligations and target timeline.

Common questions

Are P&L loans the same as no-documentation loans?

No. These programs have documentation and underwriting requirements. Income must be evaluated under the lender's rules, and credit, assets and property eligibility still matter.

Can I prepare my own P&L?

Do not assume a self-prepared statement will be accepted. Ask us about the preparer qualifications and verification required for the specific program before paying for new documentation.

Should I choose a P&L loan or a bank statement loan?

The right comparison depends on your income records and goals. We can review the available routes and explain their costs and requirements.

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All loans are subject to credit, property and underwriting approval. Programs and terms vary by lender and may change. This information is not a commitment to lend. Team Windes operates as a division of TYKY. Company NMLS #1048641 | CA DRE #01919683. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Profit-and-loss loans in California

A business owner's income needs context

Understand your business

Match the documentation

Compare the costs

Prepare for a useful first conversation

Common questions

Are P&L loans the same as no-documentation loans?

Can I prepare my own P&L?

Should I choose a P&L loan or a bank statement loan?

Let's make your next step clear.

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