12/25/2024

Gig Economy Grows Up as Lenders Allow Airbnb Income on Mortgage Applications

Homeowners soon will be able to count income they earn from Airbnb Inc. rentals on applications for refinance loans.

A new program—expected to be announced on Thursday by Airbnb, mortgage giant Fannie Mae and three big lenders—will allow anyone who has rented out property on Airbnb for a year or longer to count some or all of that money as income.

Refinancing can be a way for a homeowner to tap home equity for renovations, college tuition or other big expenses, or to reduce their monthly payments.

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