Buying Basics - Loan Application Information

 

 

What information will be needed for the application (and how it's kept private)

 

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Here is a list of the information mortgage lenders will use to consider your loan application

 

For all loans

 

Social Security Number, for borrower and co-borrower if any:

 

Employment History
For the last two years, employment dates, addresses, salary.
Current pay stubs or W-2 forms.

 

Check and Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit
Location of bank accounts, account numbers and balances;
Address of bank if out of town
Last 3 months' statements

 

Stocks, Bonds, and Investment Accounts
Broker's name and address, description of stocks, bonds, etc.
Last 3 months' statements or copies of stock certificates

 

Life Insurance Policies
Insurance company, policy number, face amount, cash value, if any

 

Retirement Plan
Approximate vested interest value
Copy of latest statement

 

Automobiles
Make and model of automobiles, their resale value

 

Other Assets
Market value of personal and household property

 

Liabilities and Other Non-Mortgage Debt
Creditors names, addresses, account numbers
Monthly payments and balances

 

 

Other income information you may need

 

If you're self-employed

Two years tax returns, profit and loss statements, both company and personal if separate.
Current balance sheet and profit and loss statement if more than two months into the new fiscal year, signed by CPA

 

If you have income from:

 

Commission
Overtime
Bonus
Partnership
Rental Property
Trust
Notes Receivable
Interest/Dividends
You'll need two years' personal federal tax returns

 

If employed in family business

Personal federal income tax returns and all schedules for the past two years

 

If divorced or separated

Complete executed divorce decree and settlement agreement
Payment history of alimony/child support over the past 12 months, if it is a financial obligation.
If you choose to have this be considered as part of your income (you don't have to), be prepared to provide 12 months canceled checks or bank statements reflecting income deposits.

 

If you own real estate

 

Name and address of all mortgage lenders for the past 24 months, account numbers, monthly payments and balances

If you've sold your home but not closed:
A copy of the sales contract

If you've sold your home, closed, and you will use the proceeds for your new down payment:
A copy of the HUD-1 Uniform Settlement Statement

 

If you rent

 

Name, address and phone number of landlords for the past 24 months

 

If you're buying a home

 

Purchase sales contract or offer to purchase and all addenda
Furnish contract with original signatures of buyer and seller.

 

If a source of your down payment is a gift:

Name, address and relationship of donor.
Gift funds will be verified in both the donor and recipient's accounts.
Note: Not all loan programs allow gifts to be part of your down payment.

 

For FHA Financing

Evidence of Social Security Number and photo identification.

 

For VA Financing

DD214 and Certificate of Eligibility

 

For Construction/Perm Loan

Signed construction with cost breakdown, builder plan and specifications