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What Income Types Can Be Used for a Mortgage?
Why this matters for mortgage approval
Lenders must verify that your income is stable, predictable, and likely to continue for at least three years. Approved income types strengthen your eligibility and reduce underwriting risk.
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Income types lenders commonly accept
W‑2 wages, salary, hourly pay, overtime, bonus, commission, tips, Social Security, pension, retirement income, disability income, alimony/child support (with documentation), rental income, and verified self‑employment income.
Income types that require extra underwriting review
Variable income (overtime, bonus, commission, tips), self‑employment income, gig/contract income, and rental income must show a consistent history and may require two‑year averages.
Income types lenders do NOT accept
Unverifiable cash income, temporary income without continuation, one‑time payments, gifts, or income without documentation cannot be used for mortgage qualification.
How to strengthen your home loan approval
Provide full documentation, maintain consistent deposits, avoid large unexplained fluctuations, and ensure all income sources can be verified through paystubs, W‑2s, tax returns, or award letters.
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