761 CMR 21.43
Stable Monthly Income
Stable monthly income is Borrower's gross monthly income from primary employment base
earnings plus recognizable secondary income including a reasonable portion of anticipated or actual
rental income from multi-unit structures being purchased or rehabilitated and other income as required
to be recognized by law or prudent practice and custom of responsible Mortgage Lenders in
Massachusetts. Secondary income of any Borrower, such as bonuses, commissions, overtime, or
part-timeemployment,shouldonly be recognized as "stable monthly income" if such items ofsecondary
income are typical for the occupation, substantiated by Borrower's previous year's earnings, and
continuation is probable based on foreseeable economic circumstances.