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Vallejo sits at the edge of the Bay Area — close enough to draw gig workers and freelancers priced out of San Francisco and Oakland.
1099 earners are everywhere in Solano County. Getting them approved takes the right loan program, not a W-2 workaround.
620+
Min Credit Score
1-2 Yrs of 1099s
Income Docs
10-20%
Down Payment
1-2 Yrs Required
Self-Employment
1099 Loans in Vallejo
Lenders use your 1099s — typically 1 to 2 years — to calculate qualifying income. No tax returns required.
Expect a minimum credit score around 620. Down payments usually start at 10% to 20% depending on the lender.
Big banks won't touch this loan. These are wholesale non-QM lenders — and you need a broker with access to get there.
SRK CAPITAL works with 200+ wholesale lenders. We find the ones that price 1099 loans competitively for Vallejo borrowers.
The biggest mistake 1099 borrowers make: filing aggressive write-offs for years, then expecting lenders to ignore that.
With a 1099 loan, lenders look at gross 1099 income — not what's left after deductions. That distinction gets deals done.
Bank Statement Loans use 12-24 months of deposits to calculate income. Better fit if your 1099s don't tell the full story.
Profit & Loss loans work well for contractors with a clear business structure. 1099 loans are simpler when your income is direct.
Vallejo home prices are lower than most Bay Area cities. That means smaller loan sizes — which some non-QM lenders cap.
Confirm your lender has no minimum loan floor that rules out Vallejo-range purchase prices before you apply.
Most lenders want two years. Some will approve with one year if your income is strong and consistent.
Yes. Lenders can blend both income types. More 1099 income relative to W-2 may push you toward a non-QM product.
Not the way they hurt conventional loans. Lenders use gross 1099 income, so deductions don't reduce your qualifying number.
Rates run higher than conventional loans. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
No. You still document your income — just with 1099s instead of tax returns. Income is verified, not stated.
Loan limits vary by lender and borrower profile. Some non-QM lenders set minimums that may affect lower-priced Vallejo purchases.