Self-Employed Mortgage Florida: Sophisticated Solutions for Sophisticated Borrowers
Being self-employed in Florida shouldn’t prevent you from accessing the best mortgage programs available. We specialize in helping Florida’s most successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent professionals qualify for home financing using the method that best reflects their true financial picture — not just what their tax returns show.
Kelly Nadeau NMLS #1027618 · Ray Nadeau NMLS #1027617 · Licensed in Florida · Equal Housing Lender
Not a commitment to lend. Subject to credit approval and program guidelines.
Kelly & Ray Nadeau
Self-employed mortgage specialists. We have qualification pathways that match every business structure — bank statement, asset depletion, 1099, and P&L programs. NMLS #1027618 & #1027617.
Your Tax Strategy Is Your Business. Not a Mortgage Obstacle.
Florida’s self-employed community faces a frustrating paradox at the mortgage desk. You’ve built a successful business. Your cash flow is strong. Your bank account reflects real financial health. But your tax returns — shaped by years of smart, legitimate deductions — tell a very different story to a conventional lender.
The result: conventional lenders look at your Schedule C or K-1 net income, apply debt-to-income calculations, and tell you that you qualify for far less than your actual financial position supports. This is not a reflection of your creditworthiness. It’s a reflection of how conventional underwriting works — and why it wasn’t designed for business owners.
We solve this with Non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs specifically engineered for self-employed borrowers. Instead of one pathway, we have five — and we identify which one produces the best qualifying income for your specific situation before you apply to anything.
Important: Non-QM loans are legitimate, fully regulated mortgage products. They are not subprime loans. They simply use alternative income documentation methods that better reflect a self-employed borrower’s real financial picture. All loans are still subject to credit approval, underwriting, and program guidelines.
Quick Profile Match
- Strong bank deposits, low tax income? → Bank Statement Loan
- Large liquid investment portfolio? → Asset Depletion Mortgage
- 1099 contractor or freelancer? → 1099 Income Program
- CPA-prepared financials showing profit? → P&L Statement Loan
- 2 good tax return years? → Traditional Self-Employed Conventional
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Every Self-Employed Situation Has a Solution
Unlike conventional lenders who have one underwriting standard, we bring multiple Non-QM pathways to every self-employed client. The right one depends on how your income is structured and where your financial strength is most clearly documented.
Bank Statement Loan
Qualify using 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank deposits instead of tax returns. Lenders average your deposits and apply an expense factor to business accounts to determine qualifying income. The most popular Non-QM pathway for Florida business owners with strong cash flow.
- No tax returns required for income
- 12 or 24 months personal or business statements
- Loan amounts to $3M+ on jumbo programs
- Purchase, refinance, and cash-out available
Asset Depletion Mortgage
Convert verified liquid assets into a qualifying monthly income stream without requiring distributions or employment income. Ideal for high-net-worth Florida borrowers, retirees, and entrepreneurs who hold wealth in investment portfolios rather than traditional income.
- Eligible assets: checking, savings, investment accounts
- Retirement accounts eligible with applicable haircut
- No employment or income documentation required
- Can be combined with other income sources
1099 Income Program
Designed specifically for Florida contractors, freelancers, consultants, real estate agents, and gig economy professionals who receive 1099 income rather than W-2 wages. Qualify on 12 or 24 months of 1099 income without providing full tax returns.
- 1099 forms used instead of full tax returns
- 12 or 24 months of 1099 statements
- Single or multiple 1099 sources eligible
- Ideal for real estate agents, consultants, gig workers
P&L Statement Loan
Qualify using a CPA-prepared profit and loss statement rather than full tax returns. Particularly useful for business owners whose recent P&L shows strong profitability even when older tax returns don’t, or for clients who prefer this over the bank statement approach.
- 12 or 24-month CPA-prepared P&L statement
- No full tax returns required
- CPA letter and business license required
- Works well alongside bank statement programs
Traditional Self-Employed Conventional
When your two most recent tax years average sufficient income for conventional qualification, a standard Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan may be the best option — offering the most competitive rates and terms available. We always compare this against Non-QM options.
- 2-year average of Schedule C or K-1 income
- Best rates when tax returns support qualification
- FHA, VA, Conventional all available
- Compare against Non-QM before deciding
Not Sure Which Fits?
That’s exactly why we start with a consultation before recommending any program. We review your income structure, assets, credit, and goals — then identify which pathway produces the best qualifying position for your specific situation.
Qualifying on Wealth Rather Than Income
Asset depletion — also called asset dissipation — is one of the most powerful but least understood mortgage qualification methods available to high-net-worth Florida borrowers.
How Asset Depletion Works
Lenders convert your verified liquid assets into a hypothetical monthly income stream by dividing the total eligible asset balance by the number of months remaining on the loan term. This creates a qualifying income figure without requiring any actual distributions, employment, or tax return income.
General calculation example:
- Verified liquid assets: $2,400,000
- Loan term: 360 months (30 years)
- Monthly qualifying income: $2,400,000 ÷ 360 = $6,667/month
- Annual qualifying income equivalent: $80,000/year
This can be combined with other income sources (Social Security, rental income, business income) to reach the qualifying threshold needed for your target loan amount.
Eligible Asset Types
- Checking and savings accounts (100% of balance)
- Brokerage and investment accounts (typically 70–100% of balance)
- Retirement accounts — IRA, 401k, 403b (typically 60–70% of balance due to early withdrawal consideration)
- Proceeds from documented asset sales (home sale, business sale)
- Vested stock options and RSUs (varies by program)
Asset depletion is particularly powerful for Florida retirees, semi-retired entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth buyers who have accumulated significant wealth but whose annual income on paper doesn’t reflect their real financial strength. See also our Retirement Mortgage Planning and Jumbo Loans Florida pages.
Illustrative Scenario
Illustrative only. Actual eligible amounts and percentages vary by lender and program. Not a commitment to lend.
Self-Employed Florida Borrowers We Specialize In
Florida’s self-employed community spans every industry and income level. These are the client profiles we work with most frequently — each with a tailored pathway to qualification.
Medical & Dental Professionals
Practice owners with high revenue but significant depreciation and operating expenses. Bank statement or P&L programs consistently outperform conventional for this profile. Serving physicians, dentists, specialists, and practice groups throughout Central Florida.
Financial & Insurance Professionals
Advisors, brokers, and agents with commission-based income, deferred comp, and variable annual results that conventional lenders struggle with. 1099 and bank statement programs designed for your income structure.
Real Estate Professionals & Investors
Agents, brokers, flippers, and landlords with complex income from commissions, rental schedules, depreciation, and entity distributions. Multiple pathways available depending on how income flows through your returns.
Contractors & Construction Business Owners
General contractors, specialty trades, and construction company owners with project-based income, equipment depreciation, and subcontractor expenses that reduce net income far below cash flow. Bank statement programs ideal.
Tech & Online Business Owners
SaaS founders, digital agency owners, e-commerce entrepreneurs, and online business operators with strong revenue but reinvestment-heavy financials. Florida’s growing tech community increasingly needs Non-QM solutions.
Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Owners
Business owners in cash-intensive industries with strong gross revenue but compressed net income after cost of goods, labor, and facilities. Bank statement deposits provide a far more accurate picture of actual income.
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How We Find the Right Pathway for Every Self-Employed Borrower
We don’t start by asking which program you want. We start by understanding your financial picture — then identify which qualification pathway produces the strongest position.
We begin by understanding how your business is organized and how income flows — through your personal returns, business entity, 1099s, or investments. This 20–30 minute conversation shapes every recommendation that follows.
We calculate your qualifying income under every applicable method — bank statement, asset depletion, 1099, P&L, and conventional — before recommending one. You see the comparison and choose with full information, not guesswork.
Not every Non-QM lender accepts every income type or business structure. We match your file to lenders who specialize in your specific profile — and compare rates and terms across multiple options before you apply.
We provide a precise, organized documentation list based on your qualification pathway. Proper preparation is the single biggest factor in timeline and approval. We handle this proactively rather than reacting to conditions mid-process.
We manage the application, underwriting conditions, appraisal, and closing coordination. Self-employed Non-QM loans take 30–45 days for well-prepared files. We keep you informed at every stage and advocate for your file throughout underwriting.
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Let’s Find the Right Pathway for Your Financial Profile
A consultation with Kelly or Ray identifies which of the five qualification pathways fits your situation — and gets you into the best program available. No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.
Kelly Nadeau NMLS #1027618 · Ray Nadeau NMLS #1027617 · Equity Smart Home LoansNot a commitment to lend. All loans subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Rates, terms, and program availability subject to change without notice. Not all applicants will qualify.