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I'm thinking about moving from BC to Alberta to have the ability to buy my first home. My partner is currently pregnant and we were thinking of moving during her maternity leave so we have some extra income when applying for a mortgage. But would this income even be considered when applying since it isn't continuing after her leave? She also probably wouldn't be returning to the same job if we move to a different province.
From what I know, income from a job is not considered if you plan on leaving you job in order to buy the house. You will need to have jobs (or promise of emplyment) in Alberta in order to have income in the eyes of the mortgage lender. Not sure how maternity leave fits in all that, but from my guess since it's a temporary income it won't be considered. (I am not a financial advisor, bought a house in Quebec last year and did a bit of research)
Thanks. That's what I was assuming. My job is remote, so that income is fine.