Question I own my company but I w-2 myself. I dotn want a ton of paperwork do I have to submit my personal and business tax returns?

Greg is correct, the agencies control lenders on requirements and all have to document ability to repay. If self-employed as noted, they will review most recent 2 years or at minimum 1 year under Freddie Mac (assuming you are looking for a conforming conventional loan vs. government insured). I would assume you are an S corp, which would primarily include your W2 wages and K-1 profit (or loss) when averaging income in addition to other items for your Loan Originator to review. Talk with a good Mortgage Professional and have them do the quick review for you prior to formally submitting all your data just to confirm the ratios and if they meet agency requirements. Not sure solicitation applies in these forums, but we are local and have access to 30 investors that compete to allow for more favorable loan terms, execution, and client-only representation- www.VantageMortgageGroup.com

Once they see you are self employed you will need a minimum of two years tax returns and possibly business as well depending on the #'s.

If you show yourself as owner, you may need to show company income and expense figures. If you list yourself as an employee in a management position, and your W2 income, and the monthly credit debt (even if used for business) meets the debt ratio guidelines, you may only need current paystub and 2 years of W2 income.

If you own more than 25% of your business, which it sounds like, then both personal and corporate taxes for the past 2 years would be required. Freddie Mac only requires one year tax returns, however each lender has their own guidelines above and beyond Fannie & Freddie.. it's these additional guidelines that might require 2 years even though Freddie only asks for one.. .. I'm a Broker here in Scottsdale AZ and I only lend in Arizona. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. William J. Acres 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com