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Mortgage Application Checklist

• Most recent pay stubs for each borrower.
  
  
• Signed and dated Federal Tax Returns (1040's) from the last year, including all schedules.
  
  
• Last year's W-2 form.
  
  
• A copy of your most recent mortgage statement.
  
  
• A copy of the Purchase Contract.

• Last year's signed and dated tax return, including all schedules, a year-to-date Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement that is less than 60 days old, and a current signed Balance Sheet.
  
  
• If you're part of a corporation or partnership, provide last year's tax return for corporation/partnership including form K-1, a year-to-date Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement (less than sixty days old), and a current signed Balance Sheet.

• If you receive a Social Security pension or annuity, provide a copy of the awards letter and a copy of a recent benefit check.
  
  
• If your down payment includes a cash gift from a friend or relative, you need a copy of the check or wire transfer showing the donor's name and account number, plus a copy of the deposit into your bank account. (This applies only to home purchase loans.)
  
  
• If you currently pay rent, provide copies of rental payments for the last twelve months (may include canceled checks, bank statements, money orders, etc.) and the name and address of your landlord for the same time period.
  
  
• If you own other real estate, provide a lease/rental agreement if applicable, and copies of property tax and insurance bills.
  
  
• If you receive alimony or child support, provide a copy of the divorce decree and evidence of receipt of income for 12 months (i.e. canceled checks, deposit slips or bank statements).
  
  
• If you pay alimony or child support, provide a copy of your divorce decree.
  
  
• If you've had a bankruptcy within the last seven years, provide a copy of your bankruptcy discharge, a copy of the petition (including schedules A & B) and an explanation of the circumstances.