[TF-A] BL31 as bootloader

Hi, I'm a new user and sorry for some basic TF-A questions. Any guidance is appreciated.

I'm am able boot the TF-A bl31.bin image itself on my i.MX8QM MEK platform without using u-boot. I can use the imx-mkimage tool to create a flash or eMMC bootable image (flash.bin). Here, I can specify this container image with both bl31.bin and a separate custom app at a give flash address. This is without any security requirements or dependencies.

Can I use the T-FA bl31.bin image to act as a first stage bootloader (without u-boot) and then launch a "custom" bare metal app for Cortex-A53 (for example) on the i.MX8QM at the given (BL33) entry point 0x80020000 address ?

Thanks in advance. Ravi