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Home Loans for Truck Drivers in Florida

Owner-operators and 1099 drivers earn well but write off heavily. Bank-statement loans count the deposits, not the deductions.

12–24mo
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Owner-Op
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Per-Diem
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Truck Drivers · Florida

Home Loans for Truck Drivers From a Florida Mortgage Broker

Truck drivers, especially owner-operators, deduct fuel, maintenance, and per-diem, which lowers taxable income far below real earnings. A bank-statement loan counts your deposits over 12–24 months, so a steady driver qualifies on actual cash flow. Company W2 drivers qualify on pay stubs, with per-diem handled separately. We match the loan to how you are paid.

The hurdle is usually the same one. Income that swings week to week and arrives across several apps confuses a lender that wants two clean pay stubs. As a broker, not a single bank, we focus on bank statement and non-QM loans for variable income. We shop the file to the lenders that write it well.

Programs That Fit Truck Drivers

✓Bank statement loan. Deposits across the year tell the real story better than a tax return full of mileage write-offs.
✓Non-QM loan. Underwriting designed for 1099 and platform income rather than a salaried W2.
✓FHA loan. Works once you have a documented two-year track record and a 580+ score.
✓Conventional loan. An option when two years of Schedule C income averages out strong.

How Truck Drivers Qualify

1

Pull 12–24 months of bank statements from every account where income lands.

2

Show a two-year history in the same line of work so the income looks stable.

3

Average your deposits with us so a slow month does not define the file.

4

Hold back reserves; lenders like a cushion when income is variable.

No single program wins for everyone. We compare these side by side for your numbers at no cost, then shop the file to the lenders that write it well.

What to Bring
✓12–24 months of bank statements
✓Two years of 1099s
✓Platform earnings summaries
✓Reserves documentation
✓Photo ID
How It Works
01
Apply Online
5 min · soft credit pull only
02
Match Program
We shop lenders for truck drivers
03
Processing
Our team handles paperwork
04
Close
We coordinate title and signing
FAQ

Truck Drivers Home Loan Questions

Can an owner-operator truck driver get a mortgage?

Yes. A bank-statement loan counts your business deposits over 12–24 months instead of write-off-reduced taxable income, which is ideal for owner-operators. Company drivers paid on a W2 qualify on pay stubs. We pick the path that counts the most of your income.

How is per-diem treated for a truck driver’s loan?

Per-diem is generally not counted as qualifying income because it offsets expenses, but it should not be double-counted against you either. We document it correctly so your taxable wages or deposits — not per-diem — drive the approval.

Official resources

Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: Florida Housing homebuyer programs and CFPB Owning a Home guide.

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Rates are illustrative only. APR and payments vary by credit score, loan amount, and market conditions. Subject to credit approval. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS# 2337695. Equal Housing Lender.

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