Calculating Income For Union or Skilled Trades
How do I determine income for union workers? Determining income for union workers comes with unique challenges. Unlike conventional employment, these workers typically take on a series of short-term assignments. They don’t job-hop in the traditional sense; rather, they’re dispatched by their union halls to work on projects, moving from one to the next as […]
How to determine variable income
How to Determine Variable Income for My Borrower Variable income is the leading cause of income calculation issues for most lenders. Variable income is generally categorized into the following classes as outlined in the guidelines: overtime, bonus, commission, tips, and base pay when the base is variable. Variability in base pay typically occurs when it […]
Understanding Non-Taxable Income (aka Grossing Up Income)
How do I gross up non-taxable income? Non-taxable income refers to earnings exempt from income taxes. Common examples include child support, alimony, Social Security income, VA benefits, interest income, and 401(k)/pension income. Properly accounting for these income types is essential for mortgage qualification. Why Grossing Up Non-Taxable Income Matters Mortgage qualification relies on debt-to-income (DTI) […]
What if my self-employed borrower changes tax filing types?
What if my borrower changes tax filing status? Business owners often change their business entity type as their enterprise evolves. For example, a business may start as a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC filing IRS Schedule C, but later transition to an S-corporation to take advantage of tax benefits. This change raises important questions for […]
Determine mortgage income for travel nurses
How Do You Calculate Income for a Travel Nurse? Travel nurses play a vital role in the healthcare industry by taking on temporary assignments through staffing agencies. These assignments can be local, national, or even international. Unlike traditional nurses, their income can be variable and depends on the contracts they take. For mortgage companies, determining […]
January Income Documentation
Happy New Year 2024 from the Blueprint Team, and welcome to our Zone Of Confusion Blog PART TWO. Posting these blogs has become a tradition for us as we go into our 11th year in business in 2024! If you have not read the fist part of this blog, “Zone of Confusion Part 1 of […]
January Zone Of Confusion
Happy New Year 2024 from the Blueprint Team, and welcome to our Zone Of Confusion Blog, which has become a tradition for us to post as we go into our 11th year in business! Why do we post this blog as a tradition? Just like in life, we have fun traditions for the holidays (i.e. […]
Future Employment Income to Qualify a Borrower?
Securing a mortgage for your borrower is exciting, but sometimes, you might find your borrower is on the edge of qualification. Imagine helping your borrower who is just a step away from obtaining that coveted mortgage approval when an unexpected opportunity arises, for instance,a new promotion or a potentially higher-paying position! This scenario opens up […]
Rental income and Form 8825
Rental Income and the Form 8825 The IRS 8825 form, officially titled Rental Real Estate Income and Expenses of a Partnership or an S Corporation, is used to report rental income and expenses for company-owned real estate. This form functions similarly to Schedule E, which applies to personally owned rental properties. However, the 8825 form […]
Rental income forms you need to know
As more and more people pursue a side hustle to supplement their income, one smart investment option that many people are diving into is the world of rental property. The long-term passive method of collecting monthly rent gives stable and reliable returns in today’s market – often better than random investments or flipping homes! […]