Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.4-02: Alimony, Child Support, Equalization Payments, or Separate Maintenance
The lender may include alimony, child support, equalization payments, or separate maintenance as income only if the borrower discloses it on the Uniform Residential Loan Application and requests that it be considered in qualifying for the loan.
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