Below you will find some tips to make the process
of applying for a home loan easy and quick. We have also included
a list of the different items you might need.
This list
is only an approximation and it may change depending on your specific
case and on the lender you are using
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Make a list of all the questions you have about the loan
and about the process.
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Contact your prospective lender and get a proposal. You might
want to contact more than one. We can help you get in touch
with one or more providers.
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Understand the different loan programs available for you
and the advantages and disadvantages each of them offer.
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Gather the documents you will need to complete the process.
Documentation:
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Income
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W2 forms for the past two years
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Pay stubs covering the last 30 days.
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If you own more than 25% of the business
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Corporate or Partnership tax returns
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If you are self employed
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Year-to-Date Profit and Loss Statement
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Tax returns (1040s) for the last two (maybe
three) years
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If you are retired
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If you receive Social Security
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Social Security Award letters
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If you receive child support
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Copy of past twelve months of cancelled child
support checks
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Copy of the divorce settlement
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Assets
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Bank statements for past three months
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Investment statements for the last three months (stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, etc)
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Explanation and source for any large deposits and source
of those funds
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Gifts may require additional documentation such as a
gift letter, copy of the gift check, and copy of the deposit
receipt
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Miscellaneous
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Copy of purchase agreement (if you made an offer)
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Copy of listing contract (If you are selling your current
home)
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Photo ID
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Proof of Social Security number
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Copy of the front and back of your green card (if applicable)
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If your credit report has any anomalies, include explanation
for them
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Copy of bankruptcy papers (if applicable)
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Application fee (if applicable)
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