Loan Application ChecklistBelow
is a list of documents that are required when
you apply for a mortgage. However, every
situation is unique and you may be required to
provide additional documentation. So, if you are
asked for more information, be cooperative and
provide the information requested as soon as
possible. It will help speed up the application
process.
Your Property
- Copy of signed sales contract including
all riders
- Verification of the deposit you placed
on the home
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers
of all realtors, builders, insurance agents
and attorneys involved
- Copy of Listing Sheet and legal
description if available (if the property is
a condominium please provide condominium
declaration, by-laws and most recent budget)
Your Income
- Copies of your pay-stubs for the most
recent 30-day period and year-to-date
- Copies of your W-2 forms for the past
two years
- Names and addresses of all employers for
the last two years
- Letter explaining any gaps in employment
in the past 2 years
- Work visa or green card (copy front &
back)
If self-employed or receive
commission or bonus,
interest/dividends, or
rental income:
- Provide full tax returns for the last
two years PLUS year-to-date Profit and Loss
statement (please provide complete tax
return including attached schedules and
statements. If you have filed an extension,
please supply a copy of the extension.)
- K-1's for all partnerships and
S-Corporations for the last two years
(please double-check your return. Most K-1's
are not attached to the 1040.)
- Completed and signed Federal Partnership
(1065) and/or Corporate Income Tax Returns
(1120) including all schedules, statements
and addenda for the last two years.
(Required only if your ownership position is
25% or greater.)
If you will use Alimony or
Child Support to qualify:
- Provide divorce decree/court order
stating amount, as well as, proof of receipt
of funds for last year
If you receive Social Security
income, Disability or
VA benefits:
- Provide award letter from agency or
organization
Source of Funds and Down Payment
- Sale of your existing home - provide a
copy of the signed sales contract on your
current residence and statement or listing
agreement if unsold (at closing, you must
also provide a settlement/Closing Statement)
- Savings, checking or money market funds
- provide copies of bank statements for the
last 3 months
- Stocks and bonds - provide copies of
your statement from your broker or copies of
certificates
- Gifts - If part of your cash to close,
provide Gift Affidavit and proof of receipt
of funds
- Based on information appearing on your
application and/or your credit report, you
may be required to submit additional
documentation
Debt or Obligations
- Prepare a list of all names, addresses,
account numbers, balances, and monthly
payments for all current debts with copies
of the last three monthly statements
- Include all names, addresses, account
numbers, balances, and monthly payments for
mortgage holders and/or landlords for the
last two years
- If you are paying alimony or child
support, include marital settlement/court
order stating the terms of the obligation
- Check to cover Application Fee(s)
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