Commission-Income Mortgage Guidelines
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Commission-Income Mortgage Guidelines

There are special rules for commission income when applying for a mortgage:

These rules apply to anyone who earns at least 25% of their compensation from commissions.
In general, you must earn commission income for at least two years to use it for mortgage qualification. But there are exceptions.
Because commission income is variable, lenders average it according to certain rules.

Mortgage lenders must adhere to the Ability to Repay (ATR) rule when underwriting. That means they must make sure that borrowers can afford the loan before they approve it.

Self-Employed Mortgage Loans to Buy Homes
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Self-Employed Mortgage Loans to Buy Homes

Borrowers can qualify for a self-employed mortgage with a single year’s tax return.

Most guidelines require lenders to average the most recent two years of income to qualify applicants.
Some programs allow borrowers with newer businesses if they have experience in their field and their income is at least what it was as a salaried employee.
Underwriters use an adjusted taxable income to qualify self-employed borrowers, not the gross income.