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In this episode, we explore the topic of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) income and how it may be used towards mortgage qualification. We delve into the definitions, guidelines, and calculation methods used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for this increasingly common form of compensation. We discuss:

• What are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and how do they work?
• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines for using RSU income in mortgage qualification
• Differences between performance-based and time-based RSU vesting
• Documentation requirements for RSU income verification
• Scenarios demonstrating RSU income calculations under different guidelines

Resources

• Fannie Mae Selling Guide - B3-3.1-09, Other Sources of Income - Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Employment Income
• Fannie Mae Selling Guide - B3-3.1-01, General Income Information - Continuity of Income
• Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer Guide - 5303.1, Employed income
• Stockopedia - 200 day Moving Average

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