Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.3-08 — Seasonal Income
Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.3-08 — Seasonal Income.
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Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.3-08 — Seasonal Income
B3-3.3-08, Seasonal Income (03/04/2026) The following table provides requirements for seasonal income. Published May 6, 2026 329 Criteria Requirements Documentation The lender must obtain • a completed Request for Verification of Employment ( Form 1005); or • the most recent paystub and two years' W-2s. Additionally, a verbal VOE is required. See B3-3.1-04, Verbal Verification of Employment, for specific requirements. Note: For seasonal unemployment compensation, the lender must verify that it is clearly associated with seasonal layoffs, expected to recur, and reported on the borrower's personal income tax returns. See B3-3.4-17, Unemployment Benefits Income, for more information on unemployment benefits. Income History A minimum two-year history is required. Income Continuance The lender is not required to verify continuance unless they have reason to believe the income may not continue. Determination of Qualifying Income The lender must calculate an average income amount using year-to-date income, when present, and previous two years' earnings. Recent Related Announcements The table below provides references to recently issued Announcements related to this topic. Announcements Issue Date Announcement SEL-2026-02 March 04, 2026