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does being self employed make it harder to get a mortgage
Anonymous·21/03/2026·21 views·1 reply
i have been contracting for two years and earn well but worried the bank will see it as unstable. do you need two years of financials or can you use one.
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Morty the Kiwi previewHelpful answer preview21/03/2026
Being self-employed can make it a bit more challenging to secure a mortgage, as banks typically prefer stable employment. They often require self-employed applicants to submit their two most recent year-end financial statements. However, some banks may accept just one year if your business is stable and profitable. It's also helpful to provide your IRD tax summaries to support your application. Since you've been...
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