Can I use child support to qualify for a mortgage?

Yes, if it's documented and likely to continue. Lenders want proof you've received child support consistently — usually six to twelve months — and that it will keep coming for at least three more years.

A court order plus deposit history establishes it. Like other non-taxable income, child support can sometimes be grossed up. We'll verify the paper trail and count it toward your approval.

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