Business for Self (Alt. A)
Enables self-employed borrowers who manage their finances responsibly to obtain mortgage insurance without traditional income.

Help Self-Employed Borrowers Own The Home They’ve Worked Hard For
Many borrowers who are self-employed have good credit and are in control of their finances, but cannot provide traditional means of income verification. This product helps self-employed borrowers find their path to home ownership.
Premium Rate:
LTV Ratio | Premium Rate | Top-Up Premium |
---|---|---|
Up to 65% | 1.50% | 3.00% |
65.01% - 75% | 2.60% | 6.50% |
75.01% - 80% | 3.30% | 7.00% |
80.01% - 85% | 3.75% | 7.50% |
85.01% - 90% | 5.85% | 9.00% |
Eligible Products
- Progress Advance Program
- Purchase Plus Improvement Program
- Second Mortgage Program
Eligibility
- Available up to 90% Loan-to-Value
- Borrower is a Sole Proprietor, Partnership or Corporation with a proven 2-year history of managing both their credit and finances responsibly
- The borrower is required to declare their annual income and annual business income, which should be reasonable based on their industry, length of operation, and type of business

Learn more about this program in the Underwriting Policies & Standards (UPS)
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