There are several steps you need to take when acquiring a mortgage.
Sales contract on the purchase of your new home. Copy of sales contract and certified closing statement on your current home. For FHA loans: Copies of your Social Security card and drivers license.
The following is a list of items and information your lender needs to process your loan in a timely fashion (like fast).
Employment History:
- Employment history for the last two years and complete addresses
- Employment dates
- W-2’s for the last two years
- Tax returns for the last two years, with all schedules signed in blue ink
- If there are any gaps in employment in the last two years (please explain).
- If you are self-employed, you will need to provide a current balance sheet, and a year-to-date profit and loss statement
Residence History:
- Two years of most recent residences with complete addresses
- Length of time at each residence
- Landlords name and complete address, if applicable
Accounts:
- Names and addresses of each financial institution
- All account numbers
- Three months bank statements for all accounts
- All current balances and values
Loans and Credit Cards:
- Creditor’s names and addresses
- All account numbers
- Current balances owed
- Monthly payments and number of payments remaining
Current Real Estate:
- Property addresses
- Estimated market value
- Outstanding balances
- Monthly payment amounts
- Monthly rental income amounts, if applicable
Personal Property:
- Year, make and value of your automobile
- Net cash value of your life insurance policy
- Value of your personal property
If applicable, the following information:
- Divorce papers
- Check / money order for credit report and appraisal
For VA loans:
- Certificate of eligibility & DD214