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How to apply for a Home Loan

 

To begin the application process, you will need to collect a variety of information that will help  to determine what type of loan will best suit your needs.

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DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR LOAN APPLICATIONS:

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ALL BORROWERS:

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  1. Copies of W-2's for the last two years;

  2. Copies of the two most recent pay stubs showing year-to-date earnings;

  3. Copies of checking and saving account statements for last three months (all pages);

  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; for rental property copies of leases;

  8. Canceled earnest money check when it clears or corresponding bank statement, if applicable;

  9. Check for the expense of appraisal & credit report if required;

  10. Refinance copy of note, deed of trust, settlement statement, survey, and insurance information;

  11. Documentation of any assets used for down payment, closing cost, and cash reserves;

  12. If paid off mortgage in the last 2 years, need copies of HUD1;

  13. Copy of drivers license for applicant and co-applicant.

  14. Copy of Social Security Card for each applicant and co-applicant(s);

  15. Copy of your past two years tax returns.

 

SELF-EMPLOYED BORROWERS:

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  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:

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  1. Relocation Agreement if move is financed by employer, i.e. buyout agreement plus documentation outlining company paid closing costs benefits;

  2. If you've had a previous bankruptcy, bring 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 or other evidence income will continue.

 

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR FHA/VA LOANS:

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  1. FHA: Copy of Social Security Card and 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

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