If you own your own business or are a wage earner through gig work or another self-employment venture, we know that applying for a mortgage can be daunting. The bad news is, many lenders won't qualify you for a traditional loan because you won't be able to verify your income through a W-2 or pay stub like many borrowers can. The good news is that we've got solutions for you, included stated income as a self employed borrower.