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Bank Statement Loans in Redondo Beach

Self-employed and buying at the beach? Your tax returns probably understate what you really earn. A bank statement loan qualifies you on 12–24 months of deposits instead — and it works for a North Redondo townhome just as well as a South Redondo house.

No tax returnsTownhomes OK620–640 creditDeposits = income
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Quick Answer

A bank statement loan lets self-employed Redondo Beach buyers qualify using 12–24 months of deposits instead of tax returns. Typical: 620–640+ credit, 10–20% down, income = averaged deposits × an expense factor (~50%). Works for townhomes/condos too — subject to project warrantability. Full program details.

How a bank statement loan works

Instead of tax returns, the lender reviews 12 to 24 months of your personal or business bank statements, averages the deposits, and applies an expense factor (often ~50%) to estimate qualifying income. No W-2s, no pay stubs, no tax returns — built for independent earners whose write-offs shrink their taxable income below what they actually make.

Who it fits in Redondo Beach

The beach cities are full of the buyers this loan serves: consultants and agency owners, medical and wellness professionals, real estate and design pros, tradespeople, and remote-working entrepreneurs drawn to the coast. If your income is strong but your tax returns don't show it cleanly, a bank statement loan is the fix.

In Redondo Beach the self-employed challenge often comes with a twist: you're buying a townhome, so the loan has to clear your income and the project at once. Many Redondo buyers using a bank statement loan are purchasing in North Redondo, where the housing is overwhelmingly attached — townhomes and twinhomes. That stacks two independent hurdles into one loan. The income hurdle is the usual self-employed one, solved by reading 12–24 months of deposits instead of tax returns. But the property hurdle is specific to attached homes: the townhome or condo project has to pass the lender's warrantability screen — owner-occupancy, HOA reserves, insurance, litigation. A lender that's comfortable with your deposits might balk at the project, or the reverse. As a local broker we clear both at once, pairing your deposit-based income with a lender that also approves your building. Get your real qualifying income →

Typical terms (2026)

FeatureTypical
Docs12–24 months bank statements — no tax returns
Credit score~620–640+
Down payment~10–20%
Income calcAvg deposits × expense factor (~50%)
PropertySFR, townhome, or condo (warrantable)
Rate~0.75–2% over conventional

Terms vary by lender, business type & profile; illustrative for 2026, not an offer.

Bank statement loan FAQs

What is it?

A non-QM loan qualifying on 12–24 months of deposits, not tax returns.

Works for a townhome?

Yes — if the project is warrantable; we match both.

Who qualifies?

Self-employed ~2 yrs, 620–640+ credit, 10–20% down.

How's income figured?

Averaged deposits × ~50% expense factor (varies by business).

Higher rates?

Usually ~0.75–2% over conventional; many refinance later. Illustrative.

Save Financial is a California-licensed mortgage brokerage (NMLS #377740, DRE #01875766), serving Redondo Beach from its Marina del Rey office. Nothing here is tax advice.

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Self-employed in Redondo Beach? Let's qualify you on your real income.

We'll review your deposits, find the lender with the best expense factor — and clear your townhome project too — and get you pre-approved. Free, no obligation.