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Home Loan Applicant Checklist

Preparing the right documentation early helps ensure a smooth, timely mortgage process. To keep your loan moving efficiently, please gather the applicable items below when applying for your home loan. This checklist reflects current lending and real‑estate compliance standards, including documentation required for verification of identity, income, assets, and obligations.

 

General Information

  • Copy of the signed purchase contract (signed by both buyers and sellers)

  • Property listing sheet or MLS listing

  • Social Security Numbers for all applicants

  • Driver’s license or State ID for each applicant

  • Landlord name, address, and phone number (if currently renting)

 

Income Documentation

  • Employer name, address, and phone number

  • Position and length of employment for each job

  • Pay stubs covering the most recent 30 days

  • W‑2 forms and K‑1s for the past 2 years

  • If self‑employed:

    • Last 3 years of personal and business federal tax returns

  • Proof of additional income, if applicable (child support, Social Security, pension, disability, etc.)

 

Asset Documentation

  • Bank account information: name of institution, address, account numbers, and current balances

  • Investment account statements (IRAs, 401(k)s, mutual funds, CDs)

  • Life insurance statements showing cash value, if applicable

  • Current real‑estate holdings and estimated values

  • Statements for Social Security, retirement, pension, or disability income (if you want the bank to consider these as repayment sources)

 

Obligations

  • Complete list of outstanding debts, including:

    • Credit cards

    • Personal loans

    • Business loans

    • Student loans

    • Installment loans

  • For each debt, include:

    • Lender name and address

    • Account number

    • Monthly payment

    • Current balance

 

Other Required Documentation

  • Court‑ordered obligations such as alimony, child support, or maintenance payments:

    • Copy of the divorce decree or maintenance agreement

    • Any amendments

    • 24‑month payment history

  • If using alimony, child support, or maintenance as qualifying income, the same documentation and 24‑month history are required.

  • If renting:

    • Landlord’s name and address

    • Rental payment history

  • For residential construction loans:

    • Signed construction contract

    • Cost breakdowns

    • Builder plans

 

Your Path to a Smooth Closing

Providing complete and accurate documentation early helps prevent delays and ensures your loan moves through underwriting efficiently. Your loan officer will review your documents, request any additional items needed, and guide you through each step of the process.