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Mount Shasta draws a strong base of self-employed workers — guides, contractors, remote consultants, and seasonal earners.
Standard W-2 loans ignore your real income. A 1099 loan uses what you actually earn.
620+
Min Credit Score
1-2 Years of 1099s
Income Docs
10-20%
Down Payment
2 Years Preferred
Self-Employment History
Non-QM
Loan Type
Lenders typically want 1-2 years of 1099 forms showing consistent self-employment income.
Credit score requirements usually start around 620. Stronger scores get better pricing.
Most local banks won't touch 1099 borrowers. They run the numbers through automated systems built for W-2 earners.
Wholesale lenders that specialize in non-QM (non-traditional) loans are where these deals actually get done.
The biggest mistake 1099 borrowers make: writing off too much on taxes. Low taxable income kills your qualifying power.
We look at gross 1099 income across lenders that allow it. Some lenders average two years. Others take the most recent year if income grew.
Bank statement loans are a close alternative — useful if your 1099 income is inconsistent month to month.
Profit and loss statement loans work well for contractors who have a CPA tracking business financials closely.
Siskiyou County sits in a rural lending zone. Fewer local lenders means fewer options without a broker.
Seasonal income is common here. Lenders we work with can average across slower months rather than penalize them.
Some non-QM lenders accept one year of 1099 income. It depends on your credit profile and down payment size.
Yes. Heavy write-offs lower your taxable income. Some lenders use gross 1099 income instead — that's the option to pursue.
Most 1099 loan programs require 10-20% down. Lower credit scores push that requirement higher.
Yes. We work with wholesale lenders that lend in rural California counties, including Siskiyou.
A 1099 loan uses your income forms directly. Bank statement loans look at actual deposits — useful when income varies month to month.
Generally yes. Non-QM products carry more lender risk. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
1099 Loans in Mount Shasta