Mortgage Navigator • Conventional • Income

Military income

Base pay and qualifying military allowances can count, but active duty and Guard/Reserve history are not treated identically.

Fannie active duty

Fannie has no set minimum history requirement for active-duty military income. The lender generally documents income using the current Leave and Earnings Statement and required employment verification.

Fannie Guard / Reserve

For National Guard or Reserve income, Fannie requires a minimum 12-month history.

Allowances

Qualifying military allowances can be included when there is no indication the income will be reduced or discontinued. Location- or duty-specific pay should be reviewed carefully.

Freddie

Freddie likewise treats active-duty base pay as non-fluctuating employment earnings and states that a history of military employment is not required for active-duty members. Military entitlements, Reserve and National Guard earnings have separate Guide provisions.

Official guide baseline

Fannie Mae Selling Guide · Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer Guide

Agency guide and AUS findings control over summaries. Lender overlays may be more restrictive.