Sunday May 20, 2012
 

Mortgage Loan Checklist

 
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In order to expedite the mortgage loan process, please be sure you bring everything
applicable on this list to make your appointment and the loan process as smooth as possible.

Copy of Sales Contract (on the purchase of your new home).

Copy of Sales Contract and certified copy of Closing Statement (on the sale of your present home).

Residence History

  • Past 2 months of residence with complete addresses.
  • Length of time you lived at each residence.
  • Name of landlord and his/her address (if currently renting).

Employment History

  • Employers for the past two years with complete addresses. Dates of employment for each place.
  • W-2s of most recent two years.
  • Most recent two year's tax returns (with all schedules).
  • Year-to-date profit and loss statement and current balance sheet (if self-employed).
  • If there have been any gaps in your employment, be prepared to explain.

Copies of most recent monthly statements for all loans or credit card balances.

Accounts

  • Copies of most recent three month's bank statements for all accounts, stock brokerages, mutual funds, IRAs, Pensions, etc.

Current Real Estate

  • Property addresses.
  • Estimated market values.
  • Outstanding loan balances (bring copy of most recent loan statement).
  • Amount of monthly payment.
  • Amount of monthly rental income, if any (copy of any rental agreements).

Personal Property

  • Net cash value of your life insurance.
  • Year, make and value of all vehicles.
  • Value of your furniture and personal property.


If applicable, for the following:

  • Copy of divorce papers.
  • Certificate of eligibility & DD21 (for VA only).
  • Copy of driver's license and Social Security Card (for FHA only).

Securing your Mortgage:

It's not always necessary to have a mortgage broker or bank in your back pocket before buying a home, but it's smarter to get loan preapproval in advance. This way you know for certain how much home to buy.

I once bought a home without financing in place when I made the offer. I was just lucky. Many sellers won't look at an offer if the seller doesn't have assurance that the buyer can get a loan.

“I’M A HOMEOWNER!!! And it’s all because of YOU! I am so happy that you were referred to me as my realtor. You are professional, fun, honest, an expert, friendly, and on top of your game.  
 
I love MY new home. I love my neighborhood, my mortgage payments, tax payments, and even my yards.
THANK YOU – WENDY BROWN!!!!!”

A. Gee, CA

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