Loan Application Checklist

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The actual list of documents a borrow may be required to provide can vary depending on lender, type of mortgage and the borrower’s financial situation.

What kind of information will we need in your mortgage application?

DOCUMENTATION

The below documentation is not requested upfront and you are not obligated to provide any documentation until a Loan Estimate has been received.
This is just a list of items that may be requested if you continue working with me.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

If you already have a contract on a house:

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Purchase Agreement

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Copy of legal description and MLS sheet.

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If you are selling your current home, copy of listing contract.

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If you have sold your current home, copy of settlement statement (HUD-1).

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Pay stubs for the last 30 days.

INCOME & ASSETS

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Names and addresses of each employer for the last 2 years.

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W-2s for the last 2 years.

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Statements for each bank, mutual fund, and/or investment account for the last three months.

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Estimated value of personal property and furniture.

If you have made any large deposits to your accounts:

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Explanation and source for deposit.

If large deposit was a gift:

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Signed gift letter (lender can supply).

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Copy of gift check.

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Copy of deposit receipt.

If you own more than 25% of a business:

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Corporate or partnership tax returns.

If self-employed:

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Tax returns for the last three years (with schedules).

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Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Statement prepared by an accountant.

If you own rental property:

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Tax returns for the last two years and current rental agreements.

If you are retired:

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Pension Award Letter.

If you receive Social Security:

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Social Security Award Letter.

If you are counting child support as income:

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Copy of divorce settlement.

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Copy of twelve months of cancelled child support checks.

DEBTS

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Names, addresses, account numbers, balances and monthly payments on all current loans.

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Explanation of credit report anomalies, including:

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Late payments, credit inquiries in the last 90 days, charge-offs, collections, judgments and/or liens.

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Bankruptcy filed within last seven years (bring a copy of your bankruptcy papers).

VA LOANS

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Copy of DD Form 214, Report of Separation.

MISCELLANEOUS

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Photo ID and proof of Social Security number.

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Residence addresses for the past two years.

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If applicable, a copy of your divorce decree.

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