Many of our Applicants and Members are self-employed, and we're more than able to help you through your application process and what we may request from you!
Since there are many forms of self-employment, the documentation required may vary. Be sure to click the 'Self Employed' box when filling out your application, and our system will direct you to choose which category of self-employment applies to you.
Please see the income document required for each self-employment income type below.
| Type | Documents Required |
|
Sole Proprietor OR Independent Contractor |
Prior 2 years’ Schedule Cs (from Form 1040, Federal Tax Returns) |
| S-Corp |
Prior 2 years’ K-1 from Form 1120S, Federal Tax Returns AND If you receive wages from the company, most recent 2 years' W-2s |
| Partnership |
Prior 2 years’ K-1 from Form 1065, Federal Tax Returns AND If you receive wages from the company, most recent 2 years' W-2s |
|
Corporation Less than 25% ownership |
Most recent pay stub |
|
Corporation Greater than 25% ownership |
Prior 2 years’ Form 1120 business tax returns AND Most recent 2 years’ W-2s and/or 1099s and/or 1099-DIVs |
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