Bonus, overtime and commission: how lenders average two years of pay
How lenders average bonus, overtime and commission over two years, a worked example of why a raise counts less, and what 1099 earners should compare.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Is a half-point rate drop worth a refinance?
Find your break-even month on a half-point refinance with a worked example, plus the VA and FHA rules and income proof for self-employed owners.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Seller-paid 2-1 buydown: what it changes and what it doesn't
How a seller-paid 2-1 buydown steps up over three years, what each loan program lets a seller pay, and why it won't help self-employed income qualify.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Why your lender asks about large deposits
Fannie Mae's 50% large-deposit rule, when a purchase needs a paper trail, what a gift letter must say, and how self-employed buyers can plan ahead.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
4 CalHFA loan options for self-employed first-time buyers in California
Four CalHFA options compared for self-employed first-time buyers in California: who qualifies for each, what each costs later, and which one fits your income.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Do lenders re-check self-employed income before closing?
Lenders re-check your job or business before closing. What self-employed buyers in escrow should hold steady, what can stop a loan, and who to ask first.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Student loans in your DTI: each loan type has its own rule
FHA, VA, conventional and USDA loans can count an income-driven student loan payment differently. See what goes into DTI and what to ask each lender.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Self-employed jumbo loans in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar
Where a jumbo loan starts in San Diego County in 2026, why lenders want a stronger file, how bank statements can stand in for thin tax returns, and extra costs.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
4 loan options for seller credits: what each lets a seller pay
Seller credit caps for conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans side by side, what counts toward each cap, and how to size your request before you write the offer.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer