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1099 Loans for Independent Earners

Paid by contract? Your 1099s can carry the loan.

What it is

A Non-QM program that uses your 1099 forms — one or two years — as qualifying income, skipping the full tax-return teardown.

How it works

The lender totals your 1099 income, applies a modest expense factor, and qualifies you on the result. Simpler than bank-statement averaging when your 1099s are clean.

Who it fits

Realtors, loan officers, nurses and medical contractors, drivers, consultants, gig professionals — steady contract earners without W-2s.

What you'll need

Your 1099s (1–2 years), proof you're still earning from the same source, and standard credit and down-payment review.

Good to know

If your deposits are stronger than your 1099s, the bank-statement route may qualify you for more. A five-minute call sorts out which lane wins.

Not sure which loan fits your situation?

Two minutes with a licensed advisor beats two hours of reading. NMLS #1511274 · Licensed in California · Florida · Texas

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General education, not advice for your specific situation. Every file is different — talk to a licensed professional before making decisions.

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