I went with a stated income program, but it's a 30yr fixed, none of that option ARM balloon crap. I am self employed, and on paper my business barely breaks even. I was told how much income I needed to state to cover my payment, and I stated it. I also knew what my house payment was going to be before I even signed the offer to purchase, let alone the closing docs. How is it possible to get all the way to closing without knowing what you are getting into?