No Tax Return Loans

No Tax Return

6.625%

No-Doc Mortgage Loans

Strong borrowers do not always look strong on paper.

If you are self-employed, recently retired, living off investments, or intentionally minimizing taxable income, traditional lenders often misread your financial position. 

Insignia offers no-tax-return and stated income loan programs designed for borrowers whose financial strength shows up in cash flow, assets, and balance sheets, not W-2s.

If This Sounds Like You, You’re in the Right Place

Traditional income verification works well for salaried employees. But it breaks down quickly with borrowers who:

  • Own businesses or operate as independent contractors
  • Maximize deductions for sound tax reasons
  • Earn income through real estate, investments, or distributions
  • Have recently retired but maintain significant assets
  • Show strong liquidity but limited reportable income

These borrowers aren’t necessarily high risk. They’re simply misread by many conventional lenders.

No Tax Return & Stated Income Loan Programs

There is no single “no tax return loan.” There are several structures, each designed to evaluate financial strength from a different angle.

These programs are built for borrowers with strong overall financial profiles whose income does not show up cleanly on tax returns.

Key Features:

  • Qualification using income and assets, including private investments and real estate
  • Loan amounts up to $10M, with exceptions for larger loans
  • Available for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties
  • All entity types supported, including irrevocable trusts, LLCs, and corporate ownership

These loans are commonly used for purchases, refinances, and cash-out scenarios where flexibility matters.

Bank statement loans focus on cash flow rather than reported income.

They are designed for self-employed borrowers who aggressively deduct expenses or earn income through a mix of W-2 and self-employment sources.

Key Features:

  • Qualification using 12–24 months of personal or business bank statements
  • No tax return review required
  • Loan amounts up to $10M
  • Loan-to-value ratios up to 90%
  • Available for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties
  • Typically requires a middle credit score of 660 or higher

These programs work best when cash flow is strong but taxable income is intentionally reduced.

Some borrowers prioritize privacy and simplicity.

These programs are based primarily on credit strength, down payment, and liquid reserves, rather than employment or income documentation.

Key Features:

  • No income or employment verification required
  • Qualification based on down payment and reserves
  • Typically requires a 40% down payment for purchases or 60% equity for refinances
  • Loan amounts up to $5M
  • Available for multiple property types
  • Open to both domestic and foreign national borrowers
  • Minimum middle credit score of 680

These loans are often used by asset-rich borrowers who prefer discretion or have nontraditional income sources.

Not every borrower fits a luxury or high-asset profile.

CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) loans are designed to support low-income, self-employed, or underserved borrowers who may struggle to produce traditional income documentation.

Key Features:

  • Designed for gig workers and borrowers without standard income documentation
  • Competitive rates
  • Financing up to $3M
  • Down payments as low as 30%
  • No mortgage insurance required

These programs provide access to financing when conventional paths are limited.

Additional Loan Programs

Explore Your Loan Options

Whether you want long-term stability or short-term flexibility, we’ll connect you with the jumbo loan program that fits your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Correct. These programs do not require personal tax returns for qualification. Instead, lenders evaluate financial strength using alternative documentation such as bank statements, assets, cash flow, or balance sheets, depending on the program.

That depends on how you earn income, how your assets are structured, and what the loan is intended to support. Some borrowers qualify best through bank statements—others through assets or stated income. The structure is determined before underwriting begins.

Not inherently. They are designed for borrowers whose financial strength is real but not visible through standard documentation. When structured properly, these loans are evaluated on clarity and preparation, not assumptions.

Yes. Many no-tax-return and bank-statement programs are available for primary residences, second homes, and certain investment properties. Eligibility depends on the lender and overall financial profile.

Minimum credit requirements vary by program. Some bank statement programs start around a 660 middle score, while no income verification programs typically require higher scores and stronger reserves.

Why Clients
Choose Insignia

Our Team

Our brokers rank among the top 50 in the nation. They’re the people who cut through the red tape and open doors to niche lenders. But what matters more is what that means for you—speed, clarity, hands-on support, and a confident close.

Damon Germanides

Damon Germanides

Co-founder / Broker

Chris Furie

Chris Furie

Co-founder / Broker

Neil Patel, CPA

Neil Patel, CPA

Principal / Head of Sales

Julie Flatland

Julie Flatland

Head of Underwriting & Operations Manager

Michael Nassirzadeh

Michael Nassirzadeh

Broker Associate/Senior Commercial Loan Analyst

Noah Furie

Noah Furie

Capital Markets

Jonathan Bulaon

Jonathan Bulaon

Loan Originator

Todd William Harris

Todd William Harris

Head of Construction Lending & Broker Associate

Patrick Mckenna

Patrick Mckenna

Broker Associate

Romy Nourafchan

Romy Nourafchan

Broker Associate

Scott T. Sealey

Scott T. Sealey

Senior Loan Originator/First-Time Home Buyer Expert

Nick Van Dueck

Nick Van Dueck

Donabel Aguila

Donabel Aguila

Loan Set Up

Richard Cadiente

Richard Cadiente

Senior Processor

Jesebel Da Sagun

Jesebel Da Sagun

Senior Underwriter

Rhonda Ramirez

Rhonda Ramirez

Loan Officer Assistant/Senior Processor

James DeBeck

James DeBeck

IT Management

Euereze Tabar

Euereze Tabar

Accounting

Who We Serve

Private & High-Net-Worth Clients

Wealth rarely fits inside a template. Trusts, layered assets, and investment portfolios often confuse traditional underwriters. We know how to structure these profiles clearly and persuasively, ensuring you get the terms and speed your financial position deserves.

Entrepreneurs & Self-Employed Borrowers

Running a business comes with freedom and just as much complexity. Traditional lenders want pay stubs, not statements, contracts, or cash flow. We translate your true income picture into terms lenders understand, helping you qualify for the financing you deserve.

Foreign National & International Clients

Cross-border finances can be complicated. Whether you’re earning abroad, managing global investments, or buying property in the U.S., we connect you to lenders who understand international assets and residency requirements so approvals don’t get lost in translation.

Real Estate Investors

Opportunities don’t wait, and neither should your financing. From single-unit purchases to portfolios under $20M, we deliver speed and certainty through lenders who understand the investor mindset. We structure real-world investment loans around real-world borrowers.

Community Lending

Not every buyer needs a jumbo loan or a perfect financial profile. Many qualified borrowers simply need access to programs that make homeownership more attainable. That’s exactly what our FHA, VA, conforming, and community lending options are designed to do.