- Following are some of the documents Lender or Loan Officer would ask with you to get Pre-approval or to apply for mortgage:
COMMON DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
- Driver License (color scan both sides)
- Social Security Card (Color Scan)
- Recent TWO years Tax Return complete file (Personal and or Business, if applicable)
- Recent TWO years W2's (for all borrowers)
- Current ONE Month (30 Days) Paystubs (all borrowers)
- Recent TWO months Bank Statements showing sufficient funds for down-payment and closing cost.
- Two years work history - Company Name, Address, contact info, employment start & or end date.
- Purchase Agreement, if contract is already signed (for purchase transaction only)
- Additional Income documents if available (Like - Rental Income, Alimony, Child Support, Disability income, Foster-care income, Pension, Trust income, Social Security income, VA Benefits Income etc.)
- Homeowner's Insurance for subject property
- Profit and Loss Statement (if self employed)
- K-1 Schedule, if have ownership in any S Corps
- Letter of Explanation if there is Employment Gap/Unemployed
FOR REAL ESTATE OWNED PROPERTIES
- Current mortgage statement for all outstanding mortgages
- Homeowner's Insurance copy
- Homeowner's Association information and current statement (if applicable)
- Current rental agreements ( if applicable)
- Property Tax Bill (for all real estate owned properties)
LETTER OF EXPLANATION FOR DEROGATORY CREDIT REPORT ITEMS
- Late payments
- Credit inquiries in the last 90 Days
- Charge-offs
- Collections, Judgements and or liens
- Bankruptcy filed within last seven years
- Bankruptcy papers required
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH RETIREMENT INCOME
- Pension Award Letter
- Social Security Award Letter
FOR INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING CHILD SUPPORT
- Copy of divorce settlement
- Statement of Child Support payment or Bank Statements showing direct deposit
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
- Borrower's Authorization Form
- Borrower Credit Card Authorization
- Affiliate Business Disclosure form
NOTE: Lender may request more or less documents depending on loan programs and borrower's profile.