Special Report From Dwayne West

Mortgage Checklist


Documents Required for Loan Application


Income

                 Last two years W-2s.

                Federal tax returns, all pages, for the past two years.

                 Copy of lease agreement for rental property.

                Complete copy of divorce/settlement agreement (if applicable).

                 Year-to-date pay stub.

                 Pension/Social Security: Current year award letter. Copy of most recent check 
    or if direct deposit, copy of bank statement showing receipt of funds.

                 Self-employed: Year-to-date Profit & Loss Statement.

                Self-employed: Corporate/Partnership Tax Returns for the past two years.


Assets

                 The two most recent bank/brokerage statements, all pages, for all accounts.


Liabilities

                 Credit card account numbers, balance and minimum payment.

                Car loan: Lenders name, account number, payment and balance.

                 Mortgage loans: Lenders name, account number, payment and balance for each loan.

                 Landlord's name, address and telephone number dating back two years.


Other Items

                 Application fee is sometimes required by some Lenders.

               A copy of the fully executed contract on your home (warranty deed for refinance).

                 Copy of Relocation Agreement (if applicable).

                Alimony/Child Support/Note Income: Copy of note receivable or divorce 
    decree/paternity award. Six months cancelled checks or deposit slips showing 
    receipt**. 
    (To use income to qualify, it must continue for a minimum of three years).


* Some loan programs allow for reduced documentation, therefore all items listed may not be necessary.  Contact a mortgage consultant for a specific list of items needed.


**Alimony, child support, or separate maintenance income need not be revealed if the borrower(B) or co-borrower(C) does not choose to have it considered for repaying the loan.