Find loans that will work for this scenario: Income Type: 1099 Only (1 year)

Find loans that will work for this scenario: Income Type: 1099 Only (1 year)

You have many non-QM loan options that accept 1099 Only (1 year) income documentation. Most lenders offer programs for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties, with a variety of loan purposes (purchase, refinance, cash-out, and second liens).

Below is a summary of eligible programs by lender. For best results, please provide more details (property type, loan purpose, loan amount, state, credit score, etc.) to further narrow your options.


Program Comparison Table

LenderProgram Name(s)Eligible Property TypesLoan PurposesKey Highlights
AmWestAdvantage One, Advantage ITIN, Advantage ProgramPrimary, Second, InvestmentPurchase, Refi, Cash-Out1099 Only (1 year) accepted; some require P&L/tax transcripts; ITIN for non-citizens
A&D MortgageSuper Prime, Prime, Closed-End Second LienOwner-Occ, Second, InvestmentPurchase, Refi, 2nd Lien1099 Only (1 year) accepted; min FICO 620; residual income reqs
Angel OakBank StatementPrimary, Second, InvestmentPurchase, Refi, Cash-Out1099 Only (1 year) accepted; flexible for self-employed
Arc HomeElite Alt Income, Access Clean Slate, Edge Plus Alt Income, Edge Alt Income, Access Alt IncomeSFR, Condo, 2-4 Units (varies)Purchase, Refi, Cash-Out1099 Only (1 year) accepted; some programs for recent credit events; LTV/FICO varies
Champions FundingActivator – FULL & ALT-DOC, ITIN Activator, Ambassador Second Home, Accelerator - FULL & ALT DOC1-4 Unit, Condo, TownhomePurchase, Refi, Cash-Out2 yrs self-employment often required; 10% expense ratio for 1099
Change WholesaleAlt Doc Prime, Alt Doc Advantage, Alt Doc Expanded, Alt Doc ExpressSFR, Condo, 2-4 Unit, Modular, RuralPurchase, Refi, Cash-Out10% expense factor; YTD pay stub or 3 mo. bank stmts; up to 90% LTV (primary)
DeephavenNon-Prime, Expanded PrimePrimary, Second, InvestmentPurchase, Refi, Cash-Out1099 Only (1 year) accepted; Non-Prime more flexible on credit
NQM FundingFlex Supreme, Select ITIN, Flex Select, Flex Select Express DU Option, 2nd LienSFR, Condo, 2-4 Unit, Co-op, Condotel, ManufacturedPurchase, Refi, Cash-Out, 2nd Lien1099 Only (1 year) accepted; Flex Supreme not for investment with 1099
Loan StreamCore NonQM, Closed End & Concurrent Second MortgagesMost residential, 2nd lienPurchase, Refi, Cash-Out, 2nd Lien1099 Only (1 year) accepted; 2nd lien may require 2 years 1099s

Key Takeaways

  • All lenders above offer at least one program for 1099 Only (1 year) income.
  • Property types and loan purposes are broad, but some programs have specific restrictions (e.g., investment property, ITIN borrowers, second liens).
  • Documentation and expense factor requirements vary. Most require the most recent 1099, sometimes a YTD pay stub or bank statements, and may apply a fixed expense ratio.

Next Steps:
To get the most accurate match, please provide:

  • Property type (SFR, condo, 2-4 unit, etc.)
  • Loan purpose (purchase, rate/term refi, cash-out, second lien)
  • Loan amount
  • Property state
  • Credit score
  • Occupancy type (primary, second home, investment)

Would you like more details on a specific lender or program, or help narrowing down based on your scenario?