1099 & Business Owners

Self-Employed Loan in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Your licensed Fort Lauderdale mortgage broker for self-employed loans. We shop multiple lenders to find the right Self-Employed terms for your Fort Lauderdale purchase, and keep the file moving to the closing table.

$520,000

Median Home Price

1099 & Business Owners

Self-Employed Highlight

33301

Primary ZIP

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NMLS# 1859012 · Equal Housing Lender

Self-Employed Loan · Fort Lauderdale

Self-Employed Loans From Your Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Broker

Self-employed borrowers have more mortgage options than most realize. Between conventional with two years of returns, bank statement programs, and 1099-only qualifying, the right path depends on how your income shows up on paper.

Fort Lauderdale's median near $520,000 puts many purchases at the move-up end of Broward County. Loan size and structure start to matter there. We line up the Self-Employed terms against that price point before you commit.

Fort Lauderdale spans downtown high-rises, the beach, and canal-front neighborhoods, so the loan mix is just as varied. We handle warrantable and non-warrantable condo financing here as often as single-family conventional loans.

What a Self-Employed Loan Offers in Fort Lauderdale

✓Conventional with two years of tax returns when income is clean

✓Bank statement qualifying when write-offs lower taxable income

✓1099-only programs for contractors

✓Profit-and-loss options for some business types

✓Two-year self-employment history is the usual baseline

✓We match the program to how you actually earn

As a broker, not a bank, we compare self-employed loan pricing across lenders at no cost. You get real numbers for your Fort Lauderdaleprice point. Start with a five-minute application or call (561) 300-0380 and we will map the numbers to your situation. You can also read the full Self-Employed Loan program guide. Or review the CFPB's homebuyer guide for the official rules behind the program.

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Self-Employed Loan Snapshot

OptionsConventional, bank statement, 1099

History2 years self-employed (typical)

Minimum Down3–20% by program

Best ForBusiness owners & contractors

CityFort Lauderdale

CountyBroward County

Broker NMLS#1859012

How It Works in Fort Lauderdale

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We shop lenders for your Self-Employed terms

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We coordinate title and signing in Fort Lauderdale

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Self-Employed Loan in Fort Lauderdale Questions

How do I get a mortgage in Fort Lauderdale if I am self-employed?

Start by deciding which income picture is stronger: your tax returns or your deposits. If returns show solid income, conventional works in Fort Lauderdale. If write-offs shrink the taxable number, a bank statement loan reads your real cash flow instead. We compare both for you.

How long do I need to be self-employed?

Two years is the standard baseline. Some programs accept one year of self-employment with a prior history in the same field. We confirm which programs your timeline opens.

Where can I get a self-employed loan in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Mortgage Capital is a licensed Florida mortgage broker (NMLS# 1859012) writing self-employed loans in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County. As a broker we shop multiple lenders for the program. You see real Fort Lauderdale pricing rather than one bank's box. Call (561) 300-0380 or apply online.

How fast can a self-employed loan close in Fort Lauderdale?

The timeline depends on the program, the appraisal, the title work, and how quickly the seller and their lender respond, so we do not quote a fixed number of days. We return most pre-approval decisions within one business day and order third-party reports as early as the contract allows. A fully underwritten pre-approval is the strongest way to keep your Fort Lauderdale closing on schedule.

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Official resources

Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: IRS ITIN overview and CFPB non-QM explainer.

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