Map every source
List amount, frequency, history, continuity, and supporting documents.
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When income arrives in more than one form, the file needs one coherent story.
Coordinate salary, commission, bonus, contract, rental, corporate, pension, support, or other eligible income with the documentation and lender method that fit the scenario.
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How the strategy works
A deliberate sequence from scenario to execution.
Separate stable from variable
Identify which income may require an average, history, or additional evidence.
Match lender policy
Compare how lenders treat each income type and the complete debt picture.
Prepare the explanation
Make the file easy to understand before underwriting begins.
Example scenario
Illustrative—not a promise.
A household combines salary, annual bonus, rental income, and contract work, requiring a lender-by-lender comparison of usable income.
Potential paths shown are educational only. A Pro Mortgage Group advisor will review your complete application to determine available financing options.
Financing options
Prime documented-income program
Alternative income program
Rental offset or add-back method
Guarantor or co-borrower where suitable
Short-term private solution with exit
Potential benefits
A clearer view of usable income
Fewer avoidable documentation surprises
Access to policies that fit the actual income mix
Important considerations
Not every income source is fully usable
Averaging and continuity rules vary
Recent changes can require more context
Qualification factors
Complete income documents
Evidence of continuity
Acceptable credit and debts
Property and program eligibility
Frequently asked questions
Questions worth asking before commitment.
01Can bonus or commission income be used?+
Potentially. Lenders may require a documented history and may use an average or the lower of recent periods.
02What if my income recently changed?+
The reason, industry, probation status, contracts, and continuity can all affect how the change is assessed.
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Financing is only useful when it serves the plan.
Build My Mortgage StrategyMortgage approval is subject to lender qualification, credit review, property eligibility, income verification and applicable lending guidelines.