If you are self-employed, you can get a personal loan pretty easily. By using documents like your tax returns, Schedule C, 1099-misc, Schedule SE, profit and loss statements, and even your present bank statements, you can complete the income verification portion of a personal loan application. After that, the rest of the application process is pretty similar to someone who is not self-employed. If you have excellent credit and a solid financial position, the lender may not ask for supporting documentation to prove income or self-employment.