The Bad Credit / Recovery Client
Self-employed individual in London, ON recovering from past business cash flow gaps
A 580 credit score or self-employed income doesn't mean homeownership is off the table. B-lenders and alternative trust companies underwrite the equity and the story — not just the algorithm.
The Challenge: Credit score dropped to 580 after a tough year. Mainstream banks automatically rejected their 20% down application.
Our 4-Step Process
Credit Narrative Engineering: Built a strong, verifiable file detailing true business revenue recovery beyond the credit score.
Alternative B-Lender Sourcing: Bypassed automated bank algorithms to connect with equity-focused alternative trust companies.
Short-Term Structuring: Secured a competitive 1 or 2-year short-term mortgage to buy the home safely today.
Credit Rebuild Pathway: Established a clear financial roadmap to graduate back to prime A-rates upon renewal.
Why This Approach Works
- B-lender approvals based on equity and verifiable cash flow, not just the credit score.
- Bank statement programs for self-employed borrowers writing off most of their income.
- 1- or 2-year terms designed to bridge you back to prime rates at renewal.
- Clear credit rebuild plan so you graduate to A-lender pricing within 12–24 months.
✨ Result: Home secured successfully. Credit score on track to break 700 within 12 months.
Bank said no due to credit or self-employed status? Get an equity-based approval.
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