Financial Worksheet
The detailed income and expense statement used by the servicer to calculate your debt-to-income ratio and determine modification eligibility.
The Financial Worksheet is a detailed statement of the homeowner's monthly household income and expenses. It is submitted as part of the loss mitigation application and is used by the servicer to: calculate the homeowner's debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, determine how much the homeowner can afford to pay, evaluate whether a modified payment would be sustainable, and determine which loss mitigation option is appropriate. The worksheet must list ALL sources of household income (wages, self-employment, rental, Social Security, pension, alimony, child support, disability, unemployment) and ALL monthly expenses (mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, food, transportation, medical, child care, debt payments, and other obligations). The worksheet is the foundation of the loss mitigation analysis — an inaccurate or incomplete worksheet will lead to an inappropriate (and unsustainable) solution.
Purpose
- 1Document all household income and expenses in a standardized format
- 2Enable the servicer to calculate debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and affordability
- 3Support the determination of the appropriate loss mitigation option
- 4Provide a verifiable financial picture that can be cross-checked against pay stubs, bank statements, and tax returns
Who Prepares It
The homeowner completes the worksheet. A HUD-certified housing counselor can assist in ensuring accuracy and completeness.
When It Is Used
Submitted as part of the complete loss mitigation application, alongside the Uniform Borrower Assistance Form, Hardship Affidavit, pay stubs, bank statements, and tax returns.
Legal Effect
The servicer uses the worksheet to determine loss mitigation eligibility. Inaccurate information may constitute mortgage fraud. The worksheet must be consistent with supporting documentation. The servicer relies on the DTI calculated from this worksheet to set the modified payment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include my spouse's income if they are not on the mortgage?▼
In most cases, yes — the servicer considers household income, not just the borrower's income. However, in a divorce situation where the co-borrower spouse is no longer contributing, explain this in the Hardship Affidavit and provide documentation. The servicer may consider only the borrower's income if the co-borrower is no longer in the household.
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