{"id":8654,"date":"2026-10-28T13:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/?p=8654"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:14:54","slug":"can-you-buy-a-house-on-disability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/can-you-buy-a-house-on-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Buy a House on Disability?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can buy a house using disability income. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), VA disability compensation and long-term disability insurance can all count as income when applying for a mortgage. You don&#8217;t necessarily need a traditional job or years of benefit payment history to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">What matters is how much income you receive, whether your benefits are expected to continue, and whether your overall finances meet the lender&#8217;s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disability benefits can be your only source of income. You may qualify if your documented benefits are enough to support the mortgage and your other debts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don&#8217;t necessarily need three years of benefit history. Some mortgage programs don&#8217;t require a minimum history of receiving disability payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You generally won&#8217;t need a doctor&#8217;s note. Lenders typically verify disability income through benefit letters and payment records, not details about your medical condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how lenders evaluate disability income and what you can do to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which disability benefits count toward a mortgage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Several types of disability income can help you qualify for a home loan, even if you aren&#8217;t currently working:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Type of income<\/td><td>Can it count?<\/td><td>What lenders generally look for<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Proof of your benefit amount and eligibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supplemental Security Income (SSI)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Proof of your payments and, depending on the loan program, expected continuation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VA disability compensation<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>A VA benefits letter or other proof of your payments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private or employer long-term disability insurance<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>A benefits statement showing your payment amount and any scheduled end date<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Conventional mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac have specific rules for these benefits. FHA and VA loans have their own requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For SSDI and SSI, an SSA award letter and a recent bank statement showing your benefit deposits are a useful starting point for documenting your income across conventional and FHA programs. Your lender may request additional documents depending on the loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can SSDI or SSI be your only income?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You don&#8217;t necessarily need employment income alongside SSDI or SSI to qualify for a mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Someone receiving $2,000 in monthly SSDI benefits, for example, may be able to use that income to qualify without having a job. Whether it&#8217;s enough depends on their existing debts, credit, available savings and the mortgage payment they can support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">SSI also counts as eligible income, although its documentation and continuation requirements can differ from SSDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/mortgage\/app\/preapproval\">Get started now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much house can you afford on disability income?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your disability income is one part of how lenders determine how much you may qualify to borrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Lenders use your <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/what-is-debt-to-income-dti-in-mortgage\/\">debt-to-income ratio (DTI)<\/a> to compare your qualifying monthly income with your existing debts and the proposed housing payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;ll generally look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your monthly disability benefits and any other qualifying income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing debts, such as car loans, student loans and credit cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your estimated mortgage payment, property taxes and insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your credit history and available funds for the purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Having less existing debt generally leaves more room for a mortgage payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can lenders count more than your actual benefit amount?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes. Because certain disability benefits aren&#8217;t fully taxable, lenders may be able to use a higher income amount when determining whether you qualify. This is called <em>grossing up<\/em> income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, under Fannie Mae&#8217;s guidelines, a lender can treat 15% of Social Security income as nontaxable without additional documentation and increase that portion by 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive $2,000 per month in SSDI benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly benefit: $2,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portion treated as nontaxable: $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional qualifying income: $75<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential qualifying monthly income: $2,075<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Grossing up doesn&#8217;t increase your actual benefit payment. It simply means the lender may use a higher income figure when evaluating your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you apply with a co-borrower who has another $1,500 in qualifying monthly income, the lender could potentially evaluate $3,575 in combined income. The co-borrower&#8217;s debts would also count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your lender then considers your monthly obligations and other financial information to determine how much you may qualify to borrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re exploring price ranges, Tomo Mortgage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/mortgage\/affordability\">home affordability calculator<\/a> can provide an initial estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do disability benefits need to last another three years?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. One common misconception is that you must prove you&#8217;ve already received disability benefits for three years or that every benefit must be guaranteed for another three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s an important difference between how long you&#8217;ve received benefits and whether the lender expects them to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSDI benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive long-term Social Security disability benefits based on your own work record, Fannie Mae generally doesn&#8217;t require separate proof that payments will continue for three years unless the lender has reason to believe they may stop.Fannie Mae also doesn&#8217;t require a minimum history of receiving these benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under Freddie Mac&#8217;s guidelines, long-term disability income may be treated as continuing without additional documentation unless there&#8217;s a predetermined benefit expiration date less than three years away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSI benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">SSI has different requirements. Fannie Mae lists SSI separately from Social Security disability benefits based on a borrower&#8217;s own work record. Its guidance requires documentation of at least three years of expected continuation for Social Security income scenarios outside the specified exemptions. Lenders should confirm how this requirement applies to the borrower&#8217;s particular SSI benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">That doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean you need a letter guaranteeing three more years of payments. A lender may be able to establish expected continuation using Social Security&#8217;s eligibility rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Freddie Mac generally allows SSI to be considered continuing unless there&#8217;s evidence that the benefits will end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private or employer disability benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For long-term disability payments from an insurance company or employer, lenders generally review the policy&#8217;s terms and any scheduled end date. If payments are scheduled to end within three years, the lender may need additional evidence or may be unable to count that income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If short-term disability payments will convert to a lower long-term amount, the lender may need to use the lower amount when calculating qualifying income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You can review the detailed requirements in <a href=\"https:\/\/selling-guide.fanniemae.com\/sel\/b3-3.4-15\/social-security-income\">Fannie Mae&#8217;s Social Security income guidelines<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.freddiemac.com\/app\/guide\/section\/5305.1\">Freddie Mac Seller\/Servicer Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What documents do you need to buy a house on disability?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, the paperwork is relatively straightforward. Your lender needs to confirm how much you receive and whether the income meets your mortgage program&#8217;s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The exact documents depend on your benefit and loan type, but these are good items to have ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your most recent benefits letter. This could be an SSA award or benefit verification letter, a VA benefits letter, or a statement from your disability insurance provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof that you&#8217;re receiving payments. A recent bank statement showing your benefit deposit may be sufficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax documents, if applicable. Your lender may request an SSA-1099 or federal tax return, particularly to document nontaxable income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about when benefits end. For private or employer disability insurance, your lender may need a policy showing any scheduled termination date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t necessarily need every document on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For Fannie Mae loans using private or employer long-term disability income or VA benefits, the lender must also confirm that at least one benefit payment will be received on or before your first mortgage payment due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive SSDI or SSI, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/manage-benefits\/get-benefit-letter\">download a benefit verification letter from Social Security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a lender ask about your medical condition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Lenders generally don&#8217;t need medical records, a diagnosis or a doctor&#8217;s statement to verify disability income. They need documentation showing the benefit amount, payment frequency and applicable terms, not the medical details behind your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For FHA loans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Housing\/documents\/40001-hsgh-Update-18.pdf\" title=\"\">HUD&#8217;s handbook<\/a> expressly prohibits lenders from asking about the nature of your disability or medical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Federal law also prohibits mortgage lenders from discriminating against applicants because of a disability or disregarding income solely because it comes from public assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your income must still meet the loan program&#8217;s requirements, but a lender cannot reject it simply because it comes from disability benefits. If you believe you&#8217;ve experienced discrimination, you can learn about your rights and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/stat\/fheo\/rights-obligations\">file a complaint through HUD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will buying a house affect your disability benefits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Buying a house doesn&#8217;t automatically mean you&#8217;ll lose your disability benefits. However, the rules differ between SSDI and SSI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you receive SSDI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Owning a home generally doesn&#8217;t affect your SSDI benefits. SSDI eligibility is based on your disability and qualifying work history, rather than limits on your savings or property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/redbook\/eng\/overview-disability.htm\">Social Security Administration explains<\/a>, other unearned income and resources generally don&#8217;t affect SSDI payment amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you receive SSI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your primary residence generally doesn&#8217;t count toward SSI&#8217;s resource limit, as long as you live in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">However, SSI is a needs-based program, so your other financial resources matter. As of October 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/ssi\/spotlights\/spot-resources.htm\" title=\"\">Social Security generally limits countable resources<\/a> to $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple, with certain exclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Money held in a checking or savings account, including funds you&#8217;re setting aside for a home purchase, may count toward those limits unless an exclusion applies. That makes planning especially important if you&#8217;re saving for a down payment, receiving financial assistance or changing your living arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before making a large financial change, review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/ssi\/spotlights\/spot-resources.htm\">Social Security&#8217;s SSI resource rules<\/a> or contact SSA about how your plans could affect your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are FHA and VA loans different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Conventional, FHA and VA mortgages have different income and documentation requirements, although disability income may qualify under each program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FHA loans<\/strong>: Eligible disability income, including SSDI, SSI and private disability benefits, can count under HUD&#8217;s documentation and continuation rules. FHA loans also have their own credit and income requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VA loans<\/strong>: VA disability compensation can help eligible borrowers qualify. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov\/system\/templates\/selfservice\/va_ssnew\/help\/customer\/locale\/en-US\/portal\/554400000001018\/content\/554400000330850\/VA-Pamphlet-VAP26-7-Chapter-04-Credit-Underwriting\">VA Lender&#8217;s Handbook, Chapter 4<\/a>, lenders also consider residual income\u2014the money remaining for living expenses after certain monthly obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re receiving VA compensation for a service-connected disability, you&#8217;re generally exempt from the VA funding fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See what you may qualify for with disability income<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving disability benefits doesn&#8217;t have to prevent you from becoming a homeowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A preapproval can help you understand how much of your income a lender can count, what documentation you&#8217;ll need and what price range may be realistic. Tomo Mortgage&#8217;s preapproval uses a soft credit check, which doesn&#8217;t affect your credit score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting started, gather your most recent benefits letter, a bank statement showing benefit deposits and any applicable tax or disability insurance documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tomo.com\/mortgage\/app\/preapproval\u2197\">Get preapproved with Tomo Mortgage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Preapproval is not a guarantee of final loan approval. Eligibility depends on credit, income, assets, property and applicable underwriting requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tomo Mortgage, LLC. NMLS #2059741. Equal Housing Lender.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get a mortgage if my disability benefits are up for review?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A scheduled or pending medical review doesn&#8217;t automatically prevent your disability benefits from counting toward a mortgage. Freddie Mac and FHA guidelines generally don&#8217;t treat a medical eligibility review, by itself, as evidence that disability payments will stop. Fannie Mae applies a similar principle to private or employer long-term disability income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My disability benefits just started. Can they count?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Some mortgage programs don&#8217;t require a minimum history of receiving disability benefits. Fannie Mae, for example, may accept a recently issued Social Security award letter when payments have begun or are scheduled to begin by the first payment date of the new mortgage. The income must still meet the program&#8217;s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I pay the VA funding fee if I receive VA disability compensation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No, if you&#8217;re receiving VA compensation for a service-connected disability, you&#8217;re generally exempt from the VA funding fee. Other exemptions also exist. 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