1099 Income: Can Self-Employed Borrowers Qualify?

If you earn income as a contractor, freelancer, or independent worker, you’ve probably wondered whether a mortgage is possible with 1099 income. The short answer is yes — but how lenders review 1099 income matters more than most people expect. Unlike W-2 income, 1099 income comes with more variability, more write-offs, and more questions. That […]