Here is a comparison of the minimum expense ratios for Bank Statement Loans across different lenders:
| Lender | Minimum Expense Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arc Home | 15% | Applies when using a CPA-prepared expense statement. |
| A&D Mortgage | 50% | Standard ratio for business bank statements. Lower ratios require a third-party-prepared Business Expense Letter or P&L Statement. |
| AmWest | 30% (with Licensed Tax Preparer letter) 50% (standard) | Personal and business bank statements can qualify for the lower ratio with proper documentation. |
| Champions Funding | 10% (no business expenses) 50% (with business expenses) | A CPA letter is required to justify a lower ratio if business expenses are present in a personal account. |
| Change Wholesale | 10% | Applies specifically to the 1099 Only income documentation type. |
| Deephaven | 50% | Fixed ratio unless third-party documentation shows a higher ratio. |
| Newfi Lending | 5% | Requires a third-party prepared Business Expense Statement or P&L statement. |
| FundLoans | 20% | Applies to programs like Aspire X and Apex Prime. Specific requirements vary by program. |
| Angel Oak | 15% | Requires a CPA or tax preparer statement for business bank statements. |
| UWM | 10% (CPA-provided) 50% (fixed) | Varies by program. For example, Bank Statement 30-Year Fixed - Blue allows for a 10% ratio with CPA documentation, while others like Bank Statement 30-Year Fixed - Orange use a fixed 50% ratio. |
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Here is an updated comparison of the minimum expense ratios for Bank Statement Loans based on the updated loan scenario:
| Lender | Minimum Expense Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arc Home | 15% | Requires a CPA-prepared expense statement. Fixed ratios range from 20%-70% depending on business type and employee count. |
| A&D Mortgage | 50% | Standard ratio for business bank statements. Lower ratios require a third-party-prepared Business Expense Letter or P&L Statement. |
| AmWest | 30% (with Licensed Tax Preparer letter) 50% (standard) | Personal and business bank statements can qualify for the lower ratio with proper documentation. |
| Champions Funding | 10% (no business expenses) 50% (with business expenses) | A CPA letter is required to justify a lower ratio if business expenses are present in a personal account. |
| Change Wholesale | 10% | Applies to both personal and business bank statements for 12 or 24 months. |
| Deephaven | 50% | Fixed ratio unless third-party documentation shows a higher ratio. |
| Newfi Lending | 50% | A CPA-prepared expense statement or P&L is required to document a lower ratio. |
| FundLoans | 20% (service business with no employees) 50% (product business) | Ratios vary by business type and size. For service businesses, ratios range from 20%-50% based on employee count. |
| Angel Oak | 15% | Requires a CPA or tax preparer statement for business bank statements. |
| UWM | 10% (CPA-provided) 50% (fixed) | Varies by program. A CPA-provided ratio can go as low as 10%, while the fixed ratio is 50%. |
Let me know if you'd like more details about any specific lender or program!