Preparing for a mortgage application requires gathering essential documents to streamline the process. Here’s your comprehensive checklist:
1. Personal Identification:
- Valid government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport)
- Social Security card
2. Financial Documents:
- Recent pay stubs covering the last 30 days
- W-2 forms for the past two years
- Income tax returns for the past two years
- Bank statements for checking and savings accounts
- Investment account statements (e.g., stocks, bonds)
3. Employment Verification:
- Employment verification letter or recent pay stubs
- Self-employed individuals: profit and loss statements, business tax returns
4. Property Information:
- Address and purchase agreement of the property
- Homeowners insurance information
- Appraisal report (if available)
5. Additional Documents:
- Gift letter (if part of the down payment is a gift)
- Divorce decree or child support documents (if applicable)
- Bankruptcy or foreclosure documents (if applicable)
Gathering these documents early can expedite the mortgage approval process. Ensure all documents are legible and up-to-date.
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