The document list for a mortgage loan can look pretty daunting, but the faster you can get the information together and back your MiLEND mortgage loan consultant, processor, or underwriter, the faster they can get the file processed and closed.
To help you get a head start, we put together an online list of documents for the most common situations.
Everyone getting a mortgage loan will need:
- Copy of your W-2s for the last two years
- Copy of your paycheck stubs for the last 2 months
- If commission or bonus income is applicable and is more than 25% of base salary, you will have to provide your tax returns
- Copy of your checking and savings account statement for the last two months (ALL PAGES)
- Copy of any quarterly or semi-annual statements for any investment or retirement funds (ALL PAGES)
- Employment history for the last two years
- Residence history for the last two years
- If you have paid off any mortgage in the last 2 years, you will need a copy of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement
- Copy of the driver’s license and Social Security card for all borrowers
- If you are purchasing a home or investment property, you will need a copy of the sale contract when signed by all parties
- If you are refinancing, you will need a copy of your home owner’s insurance policy
If you are a Self-Employed Borrower, you will also need:
- Copy of your most recent 2 years of tax returns, including all schedules
- Copy of your current Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
- Copy of corporate / partnership tax returns for the most recent 2 years (include copies of W-2s or 1099s)
If you are getting a VA (Veteran’s Administration) mortgage loan, you will also need:
- Your original Certificate of Eligibility and a copy of your DD214 Discharge
- The name and address of your nearest living relative
If you have filed for a bankruptcy, you will need:
- Copies of the petition for bankruptcy and the discharge. Be sure you have ALL supporting documents.
- Divorce decree
If you receive any Social Security or retirement income, you will need:
- Copy of the bank statement showing your direct deposit and the most recent award letter
This list covers the majority of the documents you may need prior to closing your home mortgage loan. There is always the chance another document may be requested, but this is a great head start!