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The Self Employed Home Loan Calculator estimates the maximum loan amount for self-employed individuals based on their income, expenses, and a lender-specific factor. This calculation helps self-employed borrowers understand their borrowing capacity.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculation determines net income (income minus expenses) and applies a lender-specific factor to estimate the maximum loan amount.
Details: Accurate loan amount estimation is crucial for self-employed individuals to understand their borrowing capacity, plan home purchases, and prepare necessary documentation for lenders.
Tips: Enter annual income and expenses in dollars, and the lender-specific factor. All values must be valid (non-negative numbers, income ≥ expenses).
Q1: What income should self-employed individuals use?
A: Typically, lenders use the average of the last 2-3 years of taxable income from tax returns for self-employed borrowers.
Q2: How is the factor determined?
A: The factor varies by lender and is typically based on loan-to-value ratios, risk assessment, and current market conditions.
Q3: What expenses are considered deductible?
A: Legitimate business expenses that are documented on tax returns, including operating costs, depreciation, and other allowable deductions.
Q4: Are there additional requirements for self-employed borrowers?
A: Yes, lenders typically require 2+ years of tax returns, profit/loss statements, and business documentation for self-employed applicants.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides an estimate; actual loan amounts may vary based on credit history, debt-to-income ratios, and specific lender policies.