Can you qualify for a mortgage if you’re...

It’s a common misconception we hear about a lot in the mortgage industry—you can’t get a mortgage if you’re self-employed. This is false. While entrepreneurs and business owners may have a couple extra steps to take during the mortgage approval process, the payoff is big when you can finally say, “I’m a homeowner!” The rules for self-employed mortgages have changed over the last five years, but if you can prove your income, show you’re up-to-date on your taxes and you have solid credit, the chances that you get that approval, are greatly improved. “It’s not any more difficult to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed.…