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
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!
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
Fix And Flip Loans Texas
Fix and flip loans in Texas are short-term financing solutions designed to help real estate investors purchase properties, renovate them, and prepare them for resale-all without traditional income documentation or lengthy approval delays. Horizon Lending Services specializes in these alternative loans across Texas and multiple states, serving investors who need speed, flexibility, and credit that reflects their actual financial situation rather than W-2 income alone.
Why Texas Investors Choose Alternative Flip Financing
Real estate investors in Texas face a common problem: conventional lenders want to see years of stable W-2 income, but your money comes from rental properties, business ownership, or investment returns. Banks move slowly, require mountains of paperwork, and often deny investors outright because their income doesn't fit a standard box. That's where alternative financing changes the game.
Horizon Lending Services understands how investors actually make money. They offer bank statement loans and DSCR investment property loans that evaluate your income based on actual business performance, not employment history. This means you qualify faster, with less documentation, and can move on deals before competitors do. In a market where timing matters, that advantage is everything.
Real estate investors need financing that moves as fast as the deals themselves. Horizon Lending Services delivers approval timelines that let you compete, not wait.
Comparing Your Flip Financing Options
Not all alternative lenders offer the same products or terms. Here's how the main approaches stack up:
Financing Type
Best For
Income Documentation
Approval Speed
Bank Statement Loans
Self-employed flippers with strong business bank accounts
Bank statements (typically 12-24 months)
Fast
DSCR Investment Loans
Investors focusing on rental income and cash flow
Property income statements, lease agreements
Fast
Asset-Based Loans
High-net-worth investors with liquid assets
Asset verification instead of income
Very Fast
Conventional Flip Loans
Investors with strong W-2 income or traditional employment
Full income verification, tax returns
Standard
Jumbo Flip Financing
Large-scale rehab projects exceeding standard loan limits
Varies by program
Standard to Fast
Each option serves a different investor profile. Your choice depends on your income type, project size, timeline, and how much documentation you're comfortable providing. Horizon Lending Services helps you match the right product to your situation-there's no one-size-fits-all approach.
Key Advantages of Alternative Financing for Texas Flips
When you work with Horizon Lending Services on a flip project, you're gaining several concrete advantages:
Speed to capital: Approval and funding happen in days or weeks instead of months, letting you lock in deals and beat other buyers to the market.
Minimal documentation: Bank statement loans and asset-based options mean you don't spend weeks gathering tax returns, pay stubs, and employment letters.
Flexible underwriting: Horizon evaluates self-employed income, rental returns, and business performance-not just W-2 earnings-so your actual financial picture matters.
Higher loan amounts: Jumbo financing up to five million dollars lets you tackle larger projects and rehab budgets.
Interest-only options: Some programs offer interest-only payments during the holding period, freeing up cash for renovation work.
Multi-state access: Whether you flip in Texas, California, Florida, or beyond, Horizon brings consistent expertise and options across state lines.
What Sets Horizon Apart in the Flip Market
Horizon Lending Services brings over two decades of mortgage experience specifically focused on non-traditional borrowers. They're not a one-trick lender offering a single product. Instead, they combine self-employed and non-QM loans, bank statement financing, DSCR investment products, and conventional options into a toolkit designed around how you actually work.
Their team speaks investor language. They understand that a flip isn't a primary residence purchase-it's a business transaction with different timelines, profit margins, and success metrics. That perspective shapes faster decisions, more reasonable terms, and partnerships that scale with your growing portfolio.
Getting Started With Fix and Flip Financing
The path forward is straightforward. Reach out to Horizon Lending Services with details about your flip project: the property, your purchase price, your planned renovation budget, and your expected exit timeline. From there, their team will match you with the right product, walk you through documentation needs, and move toward approval and funding.
If you've been turned down by traditional lenders, or if you're self-employed and tired of jumping through hoops to prove your income, alternative financing through Horizon changes the conversation. You're no longer fighting to fit into a bank's box-you're working with a lender who built their business around investors like you. Contact Horizon Lending Services today and discover how much faster and simpler your next flip can be.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation do I need for fix and flip loans in Texas?
Documentation depends on your financing type. Bank statement loans typically require 12-24 months of business bank statements; DSCR loans need property income documentation and lease agreements; asset-based programs focus on asset verification instead. Horizon Lending Services works with you to minimize paperwork while meeting underwriting standards. Unlike conventional lenders, they don't demand extensive tax returns or employment letters for self-employed borrowers.
How fast can I get approved for a flip loan in Texas?
Alternative financing through Horizon Lending Services can deliver approval decisions in days to weeks-often faster than conventional lenders take just to process your application. Speed varies based on documentation completeness and program type, but the entire goal is to get you capital quickly so you can move on deals before competitors do.
What's the maximum loan amount for fix and flip projects?
Horizon Lending Services offers jumbo financing up to five million dollars, which covers most residential and small commercial flip projects. Your specific loan amount depends on the property value, your down payment, renovation scope, and exit timeline. Contact their team to discuss your project size and get a tailored financing recommendation.
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