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Alimony and child support can count, but only under the right conditions. When applying for a mortgage, every source of income matters, especially for borrowers who rely on alimony or child support. Here was want to clarify, and help define…
How Mortgage Lenders View Tip Income For workers in industries like hospitality, personal services, and food service, tip income can represent a substantial portion of total earnings. When applying for a mortgage, tip income can be used to help qualify,…
What a Fed Pause or Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Mortgage This Year If you've been following the news, you've probably heard a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve "pausing" or potentially "cutting" interest rates. For most people,…
Mortgage Tips for Temp Agency Workers In today’s job market, more people are choosing flexible work arrangements through temp agencies and staffing firms. Whether it's in healthcare, IT, manufacturing, or professional services, temporary work is no longer just a short-term…
How Buyers with Commission, Overtime, or Irregular Hours Can Still Qualify If your paycheck changes from week to week, maybe because you earn commission, tips, or work variable hours, qualifying for a mortgage might feel confusing. But the good news…
Last updated: July 2025 How Mortgage Markets React to Geopolitical Risk in 2025 With global headlines constantly shifting, from Middle East conflicts to election-year uncertainty in the U.S., many buyers are wondering: what does all this mean for mortgage rates?…
The trucking industry is the backbone of American commerce, keeping goods moving across the country 24/7. If you're a truck driver looking to buy a home, you might be wondering how your unique income structure affects your ability to qualify…
A Complete Guide for Short-Term Contract Employees Union workers are the backbone of many essential industries - from construction and manufacturing to healthcare and public service. While union membership offers incredible benefits like job security, structured wage increases, and comprehensive…
Explore Affordability, Payments, and Refinance Options with Our Mortgage and Affordability Calculators When you’re thinking about buying a home, or even refinancing your current one, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out what you can actually afford and what…
3 simple ways to minimize increases even with a fixed-rate mortgage loan If you've ever been surprised by a mortgage payment increase—even though you have a fixed-rate loan—you’re not alone. We recently wrote about why this happens in our article…
