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Mortgage planning for Seattle tech compensation.

RSUs, bonuses, variable income, and liquidity planning can change the conversation. Review the scenario before assuming what counts or what fits.

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Who this is for

Use this page when the mortgage questions are specific.

Your compensation includes RSUs, bonus, commission, or variable pay

Tech-income planning should start with pay history, vesting, employer documentation, liquidity, and how much income can be supported by the file.

You want to compare payment comfort with liquidity and tax planning

Payment comfort is not just the monthly number; it also includes cash left after closing, tax timing, and future income variability.

You need documentation reviewed before making decisions around a purchase

Gathering paystubs, W-2s, award details, vesting history, and asset statements early can prevent avoidable surprises.

Common questions

Questions worth answering before the next move.

01

Can RSUs be considered in a mortgage scenario?

RSUs may be reviewed when vesting history, employer documentation, continuity, and guideline requirements support it. Treatment varies, so the file needs review.

02

How is bonus or variable income reviewed?

Bonus and variable income are usually reviewed through history, documentation, stability, and likelihood of continuance. The usable amount may differ from a recent high-income year.

03

How much cash should I keep after closing?

A healthy reserve depends on payment comfort, job stability, variable income, repairs, moving costs, and personal risk tolerance. The mortgage review should not ignore post-closing liquidity.

04

What documents should I gather for a deeper review?

The answer depends on the borrower, property, timeline, and documentation. A focused scenario review helps separate assumptions from the items that need lender review.

Local guidance

Practical context for Seattle and the Eastside.

Tech-income mortgage planning is documentation-specific. Employer stock, vesting history, liquidity, bonus patterns, and tax treatment can all matter. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by any employer.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not a loan approval, rate lock, Loan Estimate, or commitment to lend. Loan options, costs, rates, and program availability vary by borrower, property, market conditions, and program guidelines.

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