[header] How to get proof of earnings for a self employed person [title] Know what lenders and creditors are looking for. [step] Creditors will want to make sure you are credit worthy. [substeps] Creditors will want to lend money to a person who has a good credit history. 
They will want to know what your monthly or yearly income is, as they will want to make sure you can handle your monthly payments. They will look into whether or not you have something as collateral, such as a house or car that can be used against the debt if you cannot manage payments.