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1099 Income Mortgages Gaining Traction — March 2026

1099 & Gig Worker Mortgage Loans in Ohio

You earn real income. Your 1099s prove it. We qualify you on your actual earnings — not your taxable income after deductions. No W2 required.

Who This Is For

If You Receive a 1099, You May Qualify

The gig economy is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce. In Columbus, that means Intel contractors, freelance tech workers, Uber/Lyft drivers, independent realtors, consultants, and thousands of others who earn real income but can't show a W2.

A 1099 Non-QM loan uses your 1099 forms from the past 1-2 years to verify income. We use your gross 1099 income — not your taxable income after deductions — so your write-offs don't count against you.

Independent contractors
Intel / tech contractors
Freelancers & consultants
Realtors & mortgage brokers
Uber / Lyft / DoorDash drivers
Healthcare travel nurses
Construction subcontractors
Insurance agents

1099 Loan Program Details

Income Documentation1-2 years of 1099 forms
Income CalculationGross 1099 income (before deductions)
Loan AmountsUp to $3,000,000
Max LTVUp to 90%
Min. Credit Score620+
Loan Terms15, 20, or 30 years
Property TypesPrimary, secondary, investment
Close Time15-21 business days
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Columbus Market Opportunity

Intel's $28B Campus Created Thousands of 1099 Positions

Intel's New Albany semiconductor facility has created 10,000+ direct jobs and tens of thousands of contractor positions across construction, engineering, IT, and logistics. Many of these workers are 1099 contractors earning $80K–$200K+ annually — but they can't get a conventional mortgage because they don't have a W2.

That's exactly who we serve. If you're working on the Intel build-out or any of the Google, Amazon, or Meta data center projects in Central Ohio, a 1099 Non-QM loan may be your path to homeownership.

Which Product Is Right for You?

1099 Loan vs. Bank Statement Loan

Feature1099 LoanBank Statement Loan
Income Proof1-2 years of 1099 forms12-24 months of bank statements
Best ForConsistent 1099 income from 1-2 clientsMultiple income sources, variable income
Income CalculationGross 1099 incomeAverage monthly deposits
DocumentationSimpler — just 1099sMore docs — bank statements + CPA letter
RateSlightly lowerSlightly higher
Typical BorrowerContractor, nurse, realtorRestaurant owner, consultant, freelancer

Not sure which fits your situation? Talk to Ian — it's free.

Common Questions

1099 Loan FAQ

Your 1099 Income Deserves a Mortgage

Free consultation. No credit pull. No commitment. Let's see what you qualify for.