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Tipped Employee Mortgage Qualifier

Quick Summary

Designed for bartenders, servers, and hospitality workers. Learn why claiming your cash tips on your taxes is absolutely critical, and calculate your true buying power based on your declared W-2 box 7 income.

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Your Estimates

Monthly Qualifying Income

$4,153

Max Estimated Loan Amount

$284,506

Assumes a 45% DTI ratio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use undeclared cash tips to qualify for a mortgage?

No. Lenders can only use income that is legally declared on your W-2 and tax returns. Unreported cash under the table cannot be used.

Do lenders average tipped income?

Yes. Because tips fluctuate, underwriters will average your declared tipped income over the last 24 months.