When you change your business structure, such as from a sole proprietorship to an S-Corporation, it can create challenges for a mortgage application. Lenders require a stable two-year income history, and this change can appear as if you have started a brand-new business.
- Lender Perspective: A recent change in your business entity is often viewed as the start of a new company, which can reset the clock on your required two-year income history.
- Proving Continuity: To overcome this, you must provide specific documents that demonstrate the business is fundamentally the same in its operations, ownership, and client base.
- Income Strategy: The way you pay yourself from the new S-Corporation, particularly using a consistent W-2 salary, significantly affects the income a lender will use to qualify you for the loan.
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