One aspect that can be considered in determining a person’s qualifications or ability to refinance is whether there maintenance (alimony) orders in the case. Per Fannie Mae guidelines, Alimony payments may be considered as “income” for mortgage qualification purposes. However, alimony payments will only be considered for a refinance if they are court ordered payments, have been received consistently for six months, and will be received for at least three years. These time frames are important because steps you take while your divorce case is pending could actually affect whether a person is able to refinance the home.
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