Foster Care Income Home Loan Tool

Quick Summary

Discover how your non-taxable foster care stipends can be utilized to buy a larger home. We help you navigate the specific two-year history requirements needed to make this income count.

Calculator

Your Inputs

Primary W-2 Income ($)

Monthly Foster Care Stipend ($)

Months Receiving Foster Income

Target Interest Rate (%)

Your Estimates

Monthly Qualifying Income

$6,833

Max Estimated Loan Amount

$486,498

Assumes a 45% DTI ratio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is foster care income considered acceptable for a mortgage?

Yes, but only if you have a documented 24-month history of receiving it, and a letter from the placement agency confirming that the placements are expected to continue.

Do lenders gross up foster care income?

Usually, yes. Since foster care board payments are generally tax-free, conventional underwriters often gross up the income by 25%.