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Home Buyer's Guide


To hasten the loan approval process, bring the following with you:

  • A Copy of the Sales Contract on the homethat you are buying.

  • A Check Payable to the Mortgage Company for a credit report and/or appraisal fee. When the loan is approved, this comes off the closing cost. If the loan IS not approved or the house does not appraise, this money is not refundable.

  • Social Security Number for husband and wife.

  • Checking Account Numbers, bank addresses.(Include children's checking/savings accounts, your name is on them).

  • Savings Account Numbers, addresses of same, gift letter for any money received from relatives to purchase home and placed in checking/savings account.

  • Mutual Fund Account Numbers and addresses.

  • Serial Numbers and Face Values of any U.S. Savings Bonds and other stocks.

  • Copy of Current Thrift Plan, Provident Fund, or Retirement Benefits which your company has. If not available, include addresses and account numbers. Include IRA and/or Keogh data, where applicable.

  • Credit Card References and account numbers.

  • A List of Any Debts. Document the names of all creditors, their addresses, telephone numbers, account numbers, monthly payments and balances.

  • A List of Assets including insurance policies ( cash value ), cars and furniture ( and estimate of their value ).

  • Name and Account Number of Credit Union.

  • If Overtime is a Substantial Part of Gross , Income, provide W-2 forms for the last three years. Commission sales usually require W -2s from the last three years.

  • If You're Self-employed, tax returns for the last three years will be required, plus profit and loss statements and balance sheets for the past three years, where applicable.

  • If You're Getting a Veterans Administration Loan, your certificate of eligibility, if you have one, or a Statement of Service or discharge paper, if you don't.

  • Name and Address of Employer(s) for the Last Five Years. Latest leave and earnings statement or pay vouchers.

  • If You Presently Own or Have Owned a Home in the Last Three Years, the name and address of the mortgage company or lending institution, the mortgage loan number and approximate balance.

  • If You are Obtaining Your Equity From the Sale of a Previous Residence, a copy of your closing statement is required.

  • If You are a Landlord, bring a copy of your tenant's lease with you to substantiate income derived. (If no lease is available, bring copies of checks, receipts, etc.).

  • Any Divorce Papers and Property Settlements where property was involved in a divorce. If alimony or child support is being used as income to qualify for a loan, provide proof of amounts received.

  • Any Bankruptcy Judgement Papers.

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