What consistency looks like in bank statements.
Underwriters do not only look at the biggest month. They look for a pattern that supports repayment without creating a new cash-flow problem.
A stronger story
- Stable deposits across recent months
- Clear operating activity tied to normal business work
- Enough average daily balance after existing obligations
- Few unexplained swings, negative days, or returned payments
A business that moves from $40K to $8K and back to $40K may need to explain the drop. Clean documentation and context are part of the file.