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For Self-Employed Borrowers and Real Estate Investors

From Florida to California, we have alternative lending options
for self-employed and investor borrowers that requires little to no income documentation

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As a W-2 employee, your consistent paychecks and verifiable employment make qualifying for a mortgage faster and easier. Discover loan options designed for salaried professionals today!

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With over 20 years of mortgage experience, and countless scenarios, our one goal is to provide smarter financing solutions, regardless
of your real estate experience

Bridge Loans Prosper

A bridge loan is short-term financing that helps you move forward on a new home purchase while you wait for your current property to sell. Horizon Lending Services specializes in bridge loans that prosper by closing quickly, giving you the flexibility that traditional lenders won't offer.

If you live in Prosper, Texas or anywhere across our service areas in California and Florida, you know how frustrating it can be to find yourself caught between two homes. You have found the perfect place to move your family or grow your investment portfolio, but you cannot access the equity in your current home until it sells. A traditional lender will tell you to wait, list your home, and hope for the best. That timeline does not work for you, and it does not have to.

Horizon Lending Services understands the real pressures you face. With over 20 years of mortgage experience, we have helped hundreds of borrowers navigate this exact situation by offering financing solutions designed for people whose lives do not fit into standard lending boxes.

The Problem: Being Stuck Between Two Properties

You have already made your decision. The new home in Prosper is perfect, the inspection came back clean, and your offer was accepted. But your current home is still on the market, and your realtor says it could take weeks or even months to sell in this market. Meanwhile, the seller of your new home wants a closing date that is fast approaching.

Most banks will not lend you money for the new purchase until your old home is sold and that equity is released. They see the risk and pull back. You are left with three bad options: let the new home go to another buyer, push the closing date back and risk losing the deal, or drain your savings account to cover both mortgages simultaneously. None of these feel right.

This is where many borrowers get stuck. They have the income, the creditworthiness, and the assets to make it work, but conventional lending rules do not account for the transition between properties. The frustration is real, and the clock is ticking.

Our Approach: Fast, Flexible bridge financing

Horizon Lending Services offers bridge loans that prosper by solving this exact problem with speed and flexibility. A bridge loan from our team is designed to close in days, not weeks, giving you the cash you need now while you wait for your current home to sell.

Here is how it works: We lend you money based on the equity in your current home and your ability to repay, regardless of whether that home has sold yet. This is not a traditional mortgage. It is short-term financing built for people in transition. Because we focus on alternative lending solutions, we are not bound by the same rigid rules that banks follow. We look at the whole picture of your finances and your situation, not just a checkbox on a form.

Our underwriting process is straightforward. We evaluate the value of your current property, review your income and assets, and structure a loan that makes sense for your timeline. Whether you are self-employed, a real estate investor, or a W-2 employee, Horizon Lending Services treats you as a person with a real problem, not a number that does not fit the algorithm.

For borrowers in Prosper and across Texas, as well as those in California and Florida, this means you can move forward with confidence. You secure your new home now, close quickly, and then focus on selling your current property without the pressure of carrying two incomplete transactions at once.

The Result: One Client Moved Forward, and Kept Their Peace of Mind

Let us walk through a real scenario. A self-employed contractor in Prosper had built a successful business but found that traditional lenders questioned his income because it fluctuated year to year. He and his family had found a home they loved, but his current house was still on the market. The sellers of the new home needed a closing date in three weeks.

He approached a local bank first. They told him they could not help until his old home sold and his income had been averaged over two full years. He was frustrated and running out of time.

When he contacted Horizon Lending Services, we took a different approach. We looked at his bank statements, his business assets, and the equity in his current home. We understood that his income was real, even if it was not shaped like a W-2. We structured a bridge loan that covered 80 percent of the gap between what he owed and what his home was worth. He closed on the bridge loan in ten days, which gave him the funds to close on his new home on schedule.

Three months later, his original home sold. He used those proceeds to pay off the bridge loan, and then refinanced the new home into a traditional mortgage now that the old property was closed. He got his new home, his family moved in on time, and he avoided the nightmare of carrying two mortgages or losing the home to another buyer.

That is what bridge loans do when they work properly. They give you breathing room. They let you move forward instead of standing still. And they work best when you have a mortgage broker who understands your situation and is not just running a checklist.

Horizon Lending Services has helped people across Texas, California, and Florida move forward using bridge financing. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a real estate investor making a strategic move, or a business owner with non-traditional income, we have the experience and the flexibility to structure a solution that fits your timeline and your life.

If you are caught between two homes and need to move fast, reach out to us. We are here to listen to your specific situation and show you what is possible when you work with a mortgage broker who specializes in solutions for people like you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can Horizon Lending Services close a bridge loan?

Bridge loans through Horizon Lending Services typically close within 7 to 10 business days, depending on how quickly we receive documentation and appraisal results. This speed is one of the core advantages of bridge financing compared to traditional mortgage products.

What if my current home has not sold yet?

That is exactly what a bridge loan is designed for. We lend based on the equity in your current home and your ability to repay, regardless of sale status. You use bridge financing to buy now, then pay it off with proceeds from your sale later.

Are bridge loans available in Prosper, Texas?

Yes. Horizon Lending Services operates across Texas, including Prosper, as well as in California and Florida. We offer bridge loans to borrowers throughout our service areas.

What if I am self-employed or have irregular income?

Bridge loans from Horizon Lending Services are well-suited for self-employed borrowers and non-traditional income earners. We look at bank statements, business assets, and equity rather than relying only on tax returns or employment verification, making it possible for entrepreneurs and freelancers to qualify.

What happens after my original home sells?

Once your current home sells, you use those proceeds to pay off the bridge loan. Many clients then refinance their new home into a conventional mortgage for the long term. This frees you from the bridge loan and sets you up with permanent financing.

DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

Maximize your portfolio potential with Non-QM loans designed for first time or savvy investors; no tax returns, just smart financing.

Self Employed

Our Self-Employed Non-QM Loans are designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners who don’t fit the traditional lending mold. Qualify using bank statements, 1099s, a P&L or asset-based income. No Tax Returns or W2’s Required! 1 Year Self-Employed History Allowed!

VA

With a VA home loan, eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses can buy or refinance with zero down payment, no PMI, and competitive interest rates. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or refinancing, we make the process simple, fast, and tailored to your service.

Jumbo Loans

Unlock high-value properties with creative jumbo loan solutions up to $5 million; perfect for self-employed borrowers, luxury homebuyers, and investors with unique income streams. We go beyond the traditional box to deliver flexible financing that fits your vision.

First Time Buyer

Whether you’re eyeing an FHA loan with low down payment options or a Conventional loan with competitive rates, we help first-time home buyers navigate the path to homeownership with confidence. Get expert guidance, flexible financing, and personalized support every step of the way.

Cash-Out Refinance

Consolidate high-interest debt into one low monthly payment; using the equity you’ve already built. Pay off credit cards, personal loans, or medical bills, update your home, and regain control of your finances with a streamlined, cost-effective solution backed by competitive conventional rates.

We can’t thank Scott Simmons enough for all his help during both our original purchase of our home, as well as our recent refinancing. Scott was able to get us an incredible rate and was extremely detailed and explanatory the entire way. We, of course, had rookie questions being first-time home buyers, but he made himself available to answer and explain any of our questions and made helpful suggestions, as well as great advice given our individual situation. I highly recommend Scott for your mortgage needs!

Sarah Lati

Marcus and HLS went above and beyond the call of duty to get a loan processed in record time and a “clear to close” on Christmas Eve! Highly recommend!!!

David Holmes

Have always had a great experience with Horizon Lending Services. Scott and his team are the BEST! They helped us in 2021 with a refinance of our first home. Then this year they helped us with getting a loan for our property! Scott was patient and always willing to go over everything multiple times to ensure we understood everything. Kept us updated on status’ as well as just to check in.

Samantha Mellott

Just recently had the experience of working with Marcus on a loan for an investment property. Not only did he help me find the lowest cost strategy to purchase the property, he kept me updated, helped jumped through the various hurdles that came up to make sure we didn’t have any delays and the purchase was as smooth as possible. Marcus is an incredible lender and is my go to for any and all loan questions or needs

Richard Berman

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