Mortgage document checklist for home loan application

The following is a list of typical items needed for your mortgage application. These items are are needed depending upon the type of mortgage you're interested in and your ability to provide them can greatly speed your application process.
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Employment

____ Name and address of employers for the past two years

____ Copy of pay stubs for the previous 30 days

____ Copy of last two years w-2 forms
(if commissioned or paid by 1099, copy of last two years complete tax returns)

Self-employed

____ Copy of last two years tax returns (personal and corporate);
year to date P&L and Balance Sheet through the most recent quarter

Liabilities

____ Name and account numbers for all revolving and installment accounts

____ Name and account number for all mortgage loans for the previous two years

____ Name and address for landlords for the previous two years

Assets

____ Name, address, and account number for all bank accounts

____ Name, address, and account numbers for all brokerage accounts

____ Copies of statements covering last 3 months on asset accounts

____ Copy of most recent statement for 401K, Savings Plan, etc.

Miscellaneous

____ Copy of driver’s license and social security card

____ Copy of fully executed divorce decree if applicable

____ Copy of signed earnest money contract

____ Copy of lease agreements on rental properties

____ Veterans! Copy of DD 214 and Eligibility Cert. if you have it

____ Check for the cost of your credit report and appraisal