Loading
Susanville has a strong base of self-employed workers, contractors, and seasonal earners. Standard W-2 financing shuts most of them out.
1099 loans use your contractor income — not a pay stub — to qualify. That changes everything for independent earners in Lassen County.
620+
Min Credit Score
1-2 Yrs 1099s
Income Docs
10-20%
Down Payment
2 Years Preferred
Self-Employ History
Non-QM
Loan Type
Lenders typically want 1-2 years of 1099 forms. Some accept 12 months if your income is consistent and well-documented.
Credit score minimums usually start around 620. Stronger scores get better rates. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
Big retail banks rarely offer 1099 loans. This is a non-QM product — wholesale lenders and specialty shops are where it lives.
At SRK CAPITAL, we work with 200+ wholesale lenders. We find the ones with appetite for 1099 borrowers in rural California markets like Susanville.
The biggest mistake 1099 borrowers make: writing off too much income on taxes. Lower taxable income kills your qualifying number.
Your 1099s show gross earnings. Some lenders use that figure directly. Others want a CPA letter verifying your business is active and ongoing.
Bank statement loans are a close alternative. They use 12-24 months of deposits instead of 1099 forms — better if your income hits a business account.
P&L loans work if you have a CPA-prepared profit and loss statement. Each option fits a different income paper trail. We help you pick the right one.
Lassen County has a significant population of independent contractors — construction, forestry, trucking, and government project workers.
Rural property types in Susanville sometimes require extra lender review. Acreage, mixed-use, or manufactured homes need the right non-QM lender from the start.
Some lenders accept 12 months of 1099 income. You'll need a strong credit profile and consistent earnings to make that work.
Mixed income is fine. Lenders can blend both income types. More documentation is needed, but it often improves your qualifying number.
Yes, rates run higher than conventional. Non-QM lenders take on more risk. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
Most 1099 loans require 10-20% down. Your credit score and income documentation level affect where you land in that range.
Yes, but not every lender will approve it. Property type matters — we match Lassen County buyers to lenders who handle rural deals.
No. You still provide income documentation — your 1099 forms. Stated income loans require no verification. These are not the same product.
1099 Loans in Susanville