Loan Application Checklist

Below is a general list of things needed to apply for a loan.  While this list is a decent starting point, you should check with each lender to obtain a complete list of all documentation that they may require in order to properly apply for a loan.  Failure to do so may result in delay or possibly denial.

General

• Picture ID with social security number of borrower and co-borrowers.
• Payment to cover the application fee.
• Name and complete address of all landlords for the past two years.

Income

• Employment history for the past two years.
• Copies of your most recent pay stubs and W-2 forms (past 2 years).
• Verificaion of other income (social security, child support, retirement).
• If self-employed, you need copies of the past two years’ signed tax returns, including all schedules and a signed profit and loss statement of the current year. Retirees need tax returns for the past two years.
• If you have rental property income, bring a copy of all lease agreements.

Assets

• Copies of all bank and credit union statements for the past three months.
• Copies of all stock/bond certificates and/or the past three statements from all investment and retirement accounts.
• Copies of title documents for all automobiles, boats, motorcycles, etc.
• Face amount, monthly premiums and cash values o all life insurance policies. (Cash value may be used for closing costs or down payments. You need documentation from the carrier indicating cash value).

Creditors

• Credit cards (account numbers, current balances, and monthly payments).
• Installment loans (car, student, etc.). Same details as for credit cards.
• Mortgage loans (property address, lender with address, account numbers, monthly payment and balance owed on all properties presently owned or sold within the last two years). Bring proof of sale of properties sold.
• Child care expense/support (name, address, and phone number).

Other

• Bankruptcy – bring discharge and schedule of creditors.
• Adverse credit – bring letters of explanation
• Divorce – bring Divorce Decrees, property settlements, quit claim deeds, modifications, etc. for all divorces by yourself or your spouse.
• VA only – bring Form DD214 and Certificate of Eligibility.
• Retirees – bring retirement and/or Social Security Award Letter