Does child support or alimony count on a VA loan?
Support you pay can affect qualifying obligations, while support you receive may count as income when it is documented, stable and expected to continue. The required history, continuance and legal documentation depend on current VA guidance and the lender's analysis.
What this actually means.
Provide the applicable court order, separation agreement, payment history and evidence of expected continuance. Voluntary or recently established support can require a different analysis, and the lender must avoid counting the same amount inconsistently as both an income reduction and a debt. Have the actual order and deposits reviewed instead of assuming every file needs the same six-to-twelve-month history or three-year continuance.
What this looks like on a real file.
Where this can move.
Income type and history, employment stability, BAH and military allowances, self-employment net, and recent job changes can change qualifying income.
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