Documentation Checklist
The amount of paperwork involved in securing a loan and financing a home can be daunting. Refer to the following lists for a detailed description of the documentation you’ll need throughout the process.
Documents Required from All Loan Applicants
- Most recent 30-day pay stubs/pension awards letter/social security award letter
- W2s and/or 1099s for the last two years
- Complete federal tax returns for the most recent two years (all pages and schedules. Sign page two. No state returns required.)
- Copies of Extensions (If Applicable)
- Signed copy of Social Security card/Green card and/or Visa. (front and back – current/not expired)
- Copy of current driver license(s)
- Most recent 2 months of checking, savings, and retirement account statements, which must include your name, institution name and account number (all pages of each statement)
- Source of any deposit over normal direct payroll/pension/social security. Copy of asset statement for the source from which the funds were transferred and/or copy of the documentation showing the source of the deposit
- Copy of the earnest deposit checks you gave the builder and the bank statements showing these funds clearing your account (once this occurs)
- Current and previous landlord’s name, address, and phone # (if applicable) covering the most recent 24-month history
- Most recent mortgage payment statement to verify tax and insurance escrow (if applicable) or most recent copy of your homeowner’s insurance and property tax bills
Documents Required from Self-Employed Buyers
- Business tax returns for the most recent two years (all pages and schedules. Sign page two) if you own 25% or more interest in the company
- K1 for the most recent two years
- If extensions have been filed, copies of extensions and a YTD P&L Balance Sheet signed by a CPA
Documents Required for VA Loans
- DD-214
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Statement of Service
- Alive and Well Letter
- Nearest living relative’s name, address, and phone number
- Letter on any child care expenses signed and dated
Additional Documents Required (If Applicable)
- Copy of applicable Citizenship Documents
- Copy of Divorce Decree and Final Judgment (if required by state). All pages, including property settlement agreement and child support orders
- Separation Agreement (if separating joint assets/liabilities). All pages
- Copy of bankruptcy papers and discharge (all schedules)
- Letter of explanation for derogatory accounts, miscellaneous inquiries, name and address checks (supporting documentation if applicable)
- Foreclosure/Short Sale Documentation
- Lease agreements, deposit/security check, and appraisal requirements to establish current home equity (rental income is utilized)
- Current HOA Payment Coupons (if applicable)
- Copy of SPECIFIC Power of Attorney and/or trust. POA outline to be provided by closing title company, original to be submitted to title prior to closing.