Documents Needed for Application

ALL BORROWERS:

  1. Copies of tax returns (all schedules) and W-2’s for the last two years;
  2. Copies of paycheck stubs for the last 30 days (most current);
  3. Copies of checking and saving account statements for last two months (all pages), be prepared to explain any “out of the ordinary” deposits;
  4. Copies of quarterly or semi-annual statements for checking, savings, IRA’s, CD’s, money market fund, stock, 401k, profit sharing, etc.;
  5. Copy of sales contract when ratified;
  6. Employment history for the last two years (address any gaps of employment);
  7. Residency history over the last two years, with name, phone number, address and account number of Land or Mortgage Company. Rental property copies of leases plus mortgage information.
  8. Canceled earnest money check when it clears or corresponding bank statement, if applicable;
  9. Commissioned or bonused income — if 25% or more of base, must have tax returns;
  10. Valid credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit code on the back of the card for the expense of the appraisal. $450 for and FHA and $375 for a conventional loan;
  11. Current home owners nsurance information;
  12. Any assets used for down payment, closing cost, and cash reserves must be documented by a paper trail;
  13. If paid off mortgage in the last 2 years, need copies of HUD1;
  14. Copy of drivers license for applicant and co-applicant.
  15. Copy of social security card for each applicant and co-applicant if resident aliens.

SELF-EMPLOYED BORROWERS:

  1. Copies of most recent 2 years tax returns (with all schedules including k-I’s if applicable);
  2. Copy of current profit & loss statement and balance sheet;
  3. Copy of corporate/partnership tax returns for most recent 2 year period if owning 25% or more of company — copies of W-2’s and/or 1099 forms.

DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED:

  1. Relocation Agreement if move is financed by employer, i.e. buyout agreement plus documentation outlining company paid closing costs benefits;
  2. Previous bankruptcy, need copies of petition for bankruptcy and discharge, including supporting schedules;
  3. Divorce Decree if applicable;
  4. Documentation supporting moneys received from social security/retirement trust income, i.e. copies of direct deposit bank statements, awards letter, evidence income will continue.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR FHA/VA LOANS:

  1. FHA: Drivers license for each applicant and co-applicants;
  2. VA: Original Certificate of Eligibility and copy of DD214 Discharge Paper;
  3. VA: Name and address of nearest living relative.