Basics of Income

Understand and calculate basic types of borrower income.

Basics of Income: Introduction 

Module 1 of 9

Get acquainted with the mortgage banking industry and boost your knowledge of existing staff with usable income types. 

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Basics of Income: Base Pay

Module 2 of 9

Learn how to calculate base income in a variety of scenarios.

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Basics of Income: Overtime Commission and Bonuses

Module 3 of 9

Tackle the nuances, necessary documentation and sources for overtime, commissions and bonuses as qualifying income.

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Basics of Income: Tips Gratuity and Part-Time 

Module 4 of 9

Understand which documents validate tips and gratuity, as well as part-time income. Complete the corresponding workbook section.


Basics of Income: Second Job and Multiple Job Families 

Module 5 of 9

Explore the main considerations for second job income and borrowers with multiple jobs.

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Basics of Income: Gaps in Employment and Job Changes 

Module 6 of 9

Learn what to ask when verifying job changes and employment gaps. You’ll also explore the key factors in determining the stability of income.

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Basics of Income: Unemployment Income and Contractual Employees 

Module 7 of 9

Understand the basics of using unemployment income and what considerations are used for contractual work.

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Basics of Income: Additional Ways to Verify 

Module 8 of 9

Explore additional ways to verify employment and income in the corresponding workbook section.


Basics of Income: Check Your Answers 

Module 9 of 9

Now that you’ve completed this course, verify your answers.

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