As an example if you earn 1 000 a month in social security your lender might count your social security income as 1 250 your 1 000 payment plus 25 percent.
Can you get a mortgage with only social security income.
Once you begin receiving social security benefits this income can be used to qualify.
You only need to receive your first paycheck before closing.
If you are plan to use social security income towards your mortgage loan there will also be some required documentation you will need as well.
Understanding how the income can be used to qualify for a mortgage as well as the documents required to qualify will help you when applying.
The social security administrator s award letter and a proof of current receipt.
The average social security benefit for a couple stands at a little north of 2 100 and banks seek to ensure that a mortgage is no more than 30 of monthly gross income.