“Oh, that darn paperwork! Wouldn’t it be easier if it all just blew away?”– Mike Wazowski, Monsters, Inc.
Don’t let a fear of paperwork keep you from the home of your dreams. Take advantage of our straightforward mortgage loan checklist to put together the right documentation for your loan officer—helping to simplify your application process and place you on the best path toward homeownership.
Income:
W-2s or 1099s for the previous two years for each borrower
Paycheck stubs covering the most recent 30 days for each borrower
Investment/retirement statements covering the most recent two months for all accounts
Federal tax returns or 1040s for the most recent two years
Disability, Social Security or retirement pensions: copy of the awards letter or other documentation of income received from these sources, including evidence of continuance
Self-employed income:
Schedule C of your tax returns for the previous two years if you are involved with a sole proprietorship
K-1 Schedule of your tax returns for the previous two years if you have an interest in a limited partnership
Partnership tax returns (IRS Form 1065) of your tax returns for the previous two years if you have a 25% or greater interest in a partnership
Corporate tax returns (IRS Form 1130 or 1120) for the previous two years if you have a 25% or greater interest in a corporation or S corporation
Signed year-to-date profit and loss statements for your business
Account information:
Bank account statements for the previous two months on all accounts listed on the application
Gift letter if gift funds will be used for the down payment or closing costs
Retirement account statements for the previous two months Miscellaneous:
Divorce decree: copy of complete, final decree and any other applicable documents
Child support or alimony: documentation showing 12 months of income received and evidence of continuance
Bankruptcy/discharge of debtors: copies of documents, including all schedules
Relocation papers showing start date, pay and company buyout, if any
Letters of explanation for recent credit inquiries or any negative credit entry
Rental information from the last two years, including property address, dates of residence, landlord’s name, address and phone number
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This article is not all-inclusive of what documentation may be required for mortgage loan approval. For more information, please consult your loan officer.