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Florida Self Employed Home Loans

Self employed mortgage loans in Florida

I compare tax returns, bank statements, 1099s and P&L documentation for Florida business owners and independent contractors.

Travis Penny, Mortgage Broker, NMLS 1649161, Vision Mortgage, LLC NMLS 1286953.

Reviewed by Travis Penny, NMLS 1649161

Last reviewed October 14, 2026

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Can a self employed buyer get a mortgage in Florida?

Yes. I arrange Florida self employed mortgages using tax returns, 12 or 24 months of bank statements, 1099s or a P&L, and for eligible buyers some FHA options allow as little as 3.5% down on a primary home. Not everyone will qualify.

Tax return review

I start with full documentation when your tax returns support the home you want.

Bank statements and 1099s

I compare alternative documentation with the income records you already have.

Florida FHA P&L options

I review FHA on a P&L for eligible buyers purchasing a primary home. Not everyone will qualify.

Full documentation for a business owner

I review personal and business tax returns, business history and supporting records before deciding whether full documentation fits. Being self employed does not automatically mean you need a specialty loan. I compare the documented income with the property and your complete file.

Bank statement mortgage options

I review 12 or 24 months of bank statements when that documentation path fits. I check eligible deposits, business ownership and expenses rather than counting every deposit as income. My bank statement loans guide explains the records I review.

1099 income and P&L options

For independent contractors, I compare 1099 mortgage options with bank statements and full documentation. For a business owner, I also review a profit and loss statement showing business revenue and expenses, together with the supporting records the program requires.

I do not choose a documentation method just because it asks for fewer pages. I compare how each available path treats your actual income and what you can document.

FHA with a P&L in Florida

I review FHA with a self employed profit and loss statement for eligible Florida buyers. Some eligible buyers can qualify with as little as 3.5% down on a primary home. Not everyone will qualify. I confirm credit, business history, supporting income records and the property before recommending this path.

I also review FHA with written verification of employment for eligible wage earners in Florida. These FHA documentation options are Florida only through me. Read my Florida FHA guide for the property and documentation review.

Compare the options for your Florida home

I review the documents you have before asking for a different set. If you file with an ITIN, see my Florida ITIN mortgage guide. My non-QM guide explains other income documentation paths. Call or text me at (207) 615-7770 to discuss your Florida property and business records.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I need to be self employed to get a mortgage?

I review how long your business has operated, your prior work in the same field and the documentation the program requires. The required history varies, so I check your file rather than promising that one business anniversary makes you eligible.

Can I get a mortgage if my taxes show low income?

Possibly. I compare eligible bank statement, 1099 and P&L options when tax returns do not reflect the income available for qualification. I still need to document income, expenses and the rest of your file. Not everyone will qualify.

Can a self employed person get an FHA loan?

Yes. I review FHA with a self employed P&L in Florida for eligible buyers, with as little as 3.5% down on a primary home. Not everyone will qualify. I confirm business history, supporting records, credit and property eligibility.

Can I get an FHA loan without tax returns?

Yes. Eligible wage earners may qualify for an FHA loan with me in Florida using a written verification of employment from their employer, with as little as 3.5% down on a primary home. Not everyone will qualify. I also review FHA with a self employed profit and loss statement in Florida only.

Bank statement or P&L, which is better?

I compare how each program documents your business income and expenses. Bank statements can show deposit history, while a P&L summarizes business revenue and expenses. The better fit depends on the records, supporting documentation and full file, not just which document is shorter.

What's the easiest mortgage for self employed people?

I start with the income records you can document clearly, then compare available programs. Full documentation may fit one buyer while bank statements, 1099s or a P&L fit another. There is no single easiest mortgage or guaranteed approval. Not everyone will qualify.

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