Self employed mortgage options in Florida
By Travis Penny, mortgage broker ·

A self employed mortgage in Florida can be reviewed using tax returns or, under an appropriate program, eligible deposits, documented contract income or assets. I compare the records you have with the property you want before suggesting a route. For a detailed look at deposits, read my bank statement loans in Maine and Florida guide.
All the self employed mortgage options in Florida
Bank statement loans
If your business deposits explain your income better than your returns, a bank statement loan may be worth reviewing. I check which deposits count and how business expenses are treated.
1099 loans
A contractor with documented 1099 earnings can ask about 1099 mortgage programs. I look at the work history and any applicable expense treatment.
Profit and loss programs
A business owner with a prepared statement may want to compare profit and loss mortgage documentation. Preparation and supporting records differ by program.
Asset depletion
For a client with documented assets rather than regular paychecks, Florida asset depletion mortgages may offer another qualification path.
Conventional financing with tax returns
If your returns document enough qualifying income, a conventional mortgage may fit without using a specialty income method. I start by checking the documents rather than ruling it out because you own a business.
DSCR for a rental purchase
For a qualifying investment property, DSCR investor loans look at the rental income and property costs. This is a business purpose route, not financing for your own home.
How do I choose a path with a client?
I ask how income arrives, what the returns and account statements show, and whether the property will be a home or an investment. Florida insurance and condo association details can affect the complete file. I compare the documentation and property requirements without assuming one program fits everyone. People searching for the best lenders for self employed refinance mortgage Florida or the best mortgage lenders for self employed borrowers Florida need a comparison of programs rather than a list of names. The same is true for searches about the best mortgage lenders for self employed borrowers in Florida: as a mortgage broker, I review the actual records before recommending a path.
FAQ
- What mortgage works for a self employed client in Florida?
- It depends on the records and property. I compare conventional financing with bank statement, 1099, profit and loss and asset based options when appropriate.
- Can documented contract income be used?
- Some programs review 1099 income with supporting work history. I compare that route with other documentation options for your file.
- Does a rental purchase use the same qualification path?
- Not necessarily. A DSCR program for a qualifying investment property reviews documented rent against the property costs. It is not the same as financing a primary home.
Talk with Travis about your options
Call or text me at (207) 615-7770 or email Travis@travis.mortgage. You can also start on my contact travis page.