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How to estimate income for a bank statement loan

Estimating qualifying income on a bank statement program depends on the deposits a lender counts and any expense factor applied to business accounts. Programs commonly review 12 or 24 months of statem

By Stephanie Silverman · NMLS #13228·Updated June 22, 2026
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Estimating qualifying income on a bank statement program depends on the deposits a lender counts and any expense factor applied to business accounts. Programs commonly review 12 or 24 months of statements. Final figures depend on borrower profile and lender guidelines.

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Example structure for deposits and expense factor

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