Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.4-13 — Royalty Payment Income
Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.4-13 — Royalty Payment Income.
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Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-3.4-13 — Royalty Payment Income
B3-3.4-13, Royalty Payment Income (03/04/2026) The following table provides requirements for royalty income. Criteria Requirements Documentation The lender must obtain evidence of the income amount using: • a royalty contract, agreement, or statement confirming amount, frequency, and duration of the income; and • the borrower’s most recent signed federal income tax return, including the related IRS Form 1040, Schedule E. Note: If royalty income is not reported on the most recent federal income tax return, the current receipt of income for the most recent 12 months must be documented using sources including, but not limited to: • bank statements, • canceled checks, or • evidence of other electronic receipt of payments. Income History A minimum 12-month history is required. Income Continuance The lender must document that income is expected to continue for at least three years from the note date. Determination of Qualifying Income The monthly income amount as documented above may be used as qualifying income. Recent Related Announcements The table below provides references to recently issued Announcements related to this topic. Published May 6, 2026 352 Announcements Issue Date Announcement SEL-2026-02 March 04, 2026