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1099 Mortgage Loans for Contractors

Get approved using only your 1099 forms. No complex tax returns required.

✓ Independent Contractors✓ Freelancers & Consultants✓ Gig Economy Workers✓ Fast, Simple Approval

Why 1099 Income is Hard to Verify Traditionally

If you earn a living as an independent contractor, you receive 1099s instead of W-2s. Traditional lenders struggle to process this income without demanding years of massive tax returns and scrutinizing every single deduction on your Schedule C.

As a smart contractor, you likely write off heavy expenses (mileage, home office, equipment) to minimize your tax burden. Traditional banks penalize you for this by deducting all those write-offs from your qualifying income, often leading to a loan denial.

Our 1099 mortgage loan program bypasses this entirely. By relying directly on your 1099 forms and applying a standard expense ratio, we determine your true earning power without complex tax documentation. This is perfect for:

  • Contractors with heavy, legal tax write-offs
  • Freelancers who don't want the hassle of providing CPA letters
  • Gig workers with multiple 1099 streams of income

Real-World Example

Net Income on Schedule C Tax Return (After Write-Offs):

$45,000

Gross 1099 Income (With a Standard 10% Expense Ratio):

$90,000 Usable Income

Result:

The borrower doubles their purchasing power and avoids providing any tax returns to the underwriter!

Benefits of a 1099 Mortgage

📄 Simple Documentation

Just provide your 1099 forms from the past 1-2 years. No need to dig up massive tax returns or coordinate with your CPA.

🧮 Fixed Expense Ratios

Instead of scrutinizing every deduction on your Schedule C, we apply a standardized expense ratio to your gross 1099 income.

🚀 Perfect for Gig Economy

Whether you consult independently, drive for Uber, or work as a freelance designer, if you get a 1099, you can use this program.

💰 Competitive Rates

1099 loans are mainstream alternative products, meaning you still get access to highly competitive interest rates and standard 30-year terms.

How We Calculate Your Income

1

Review 1099s

You provide your official 1099 forms for the most recent 1 to 2 years.

2

Apply Expense Factor

We apply a standard fixed expense ratio (usually 10% to 50%) to your gross 1099 amount.

3

Verify Status

We verify that you are currently still operating as an active independent contractor.

Typical Qualification Requirements

✓Must receive 1099 tax forms for your income
✓1 to 2 years of 1099 income history
✓Verification of current active contractor status
✓Credit score and down payment requirements vary

*Some exceptions may be available.

Who Uses 1099 Mortgage Loans?

RealtorsTech ContractorsTruck DriversTraveling NursesFreelance DesignersRide-Share DriversConsultantsIndependent Sales Reps

If you fall into any of these categories, this non-QM mortgage was built for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Work With Us?

★1099 mortgage loan specialists
★Access to multiple wholesale investors
★Self-employed borrower expertise
★Personalized 1-on-1 income analysis

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