๐ข What Is a DSCR Loan? (And Why Investors Love It)
๐ Can You Get a Mortgage Without Tax Returns?
Two flexible ways to qualify when tax returns donโt tell the full story.
Not everyone earns a traditional salary.
And not everyone wants to jump through hoops to prove they deserve to buy a home or invest in property.
If you’re a 1099 worker, retired, or simply living off investments, there are two powerful loan options you should know about:
๐ 1099 income loans
๐ Asset-based mortgages
Letโs break down how each works โ and why theyโre becoming increasingly popular among self-employed professionals, consultants, and high-net-worth individuals.
๐ 1099 Income Loans
โ What They Are:
Mortgages for independent contractors, consultants, and gig workers who receive Form 1099 instead of W-2s.
Instead of verifying income with tax returns, lenders use:
- Your past 1โ2 years of 1099s
- Possibly year-to-date bank statements
- No employer verification needed
๐ก Who Itโs For:
- Realtors
- Insurance agents
- Sales consultants
- Uber/Lyft drivers
- Freelancers and creatives
Key Benefit: You can qualify based on your gross 1099 income, not whatโs left after deductions.
๐ What Youโll Need:
- 1โ2 years of complete 1099 forms
- Proof youโre still actively contracting
- Possibly a CPA letter or business license
- Credit score of 620โ680+
- Down payment of 10โ20%
๐ง Lenders may average your income across multiple years to stabilize fluctuations.
๐ฐ Asset-Based Mortgages
โ What They Are:
Loans that use your liquid assets (instead of income) to calculate mortgage eligibility.
Think of it like this:
If you have enough in savings, stocks, retirement, or crypto โ that is your income.
These loans donโt require a job, pay stubs, or income tax returns.
๐ก Who Itโs For:
- Retirees
- Investors living off dividends
- Entrepreneurs with large cash reserves
- Anyone with high net worth, low taxable income
๐ What Youโll Need:
- 3โ12 months of bank, brokerage, or retirement account statements
- A qualifying asset depletion calculation (we help with this)
- Credit score of 680+
- Down payment of 20โ30%
๐ Lenders use a formula to determine how long your assets could cover the proposed mortgage โ typically 3โ5 years.
๐ค Why Choose These Loan Types?
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No tax returns
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No W-2s or pay stubs
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More privacy and flexibility
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Tailored for modern income realities
Whether youโre scaling a business, retiring early, or freelancing across multiple platforms, these loans work with your lifestyle โ not against it.
๐ข Why PRMI?
As a direct lender, PRMI offers:
- 1099 and asset-based programs across multiple states
- A transparent, borrower-first approach
- In-house underwriting for speed and certainty
We understand your income. We respect your hustle. And we know how to get your deal approved.
๐ Want to Qualify With 1099s or Assets?
Letโs review your income or account balances โ and show you what kind of loan you can qualify for without the paperwork headache.