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How to start a mortgage application

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Start a mortgage preapproval
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Answer a few questions about yourself, your mortgage needs and your finances.

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Connect with an HLA

We’ll connect you with a Home Lending advisor to review your mortgage preapproval and guide you through the next steps.

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Start making offers on homes

Once you have a mortgage preapproval letter, you’ll show sellers you’re a serious buyer.

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Mortgage Financing Checklist:
What to Prepare Before Applying 

   Purchase
 
  • Last 2 most recent 
       paystubs
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  • Last 2 year W2s 
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  • Last 2 months bank statements 
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  • Copy of Driver License
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  • Copy of Purchase Contract 
Conforming  Loans:
 
  • FHA, VA, Conventional loans
       Initial Documents needed           to start the process .
   Refinance 
 
  • Last 2 most recent 
        paystubs 
  • Last 2 year W2s 
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  • Last 2 months bank                statements 
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  • Copy of Driver Licence
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  • Copy of  current insurance Dec Page
 
  • Copy of current mortgage statement 
 income, debt and desired down payment
6 months before application Stabilize your employment:
Before application See about improving your credit Document all deposits

 
  1. Proof of Identity: Lenders require two forms of ID to verify your identity before proceeding.

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  • Government-issued ID: A valid driver’s license, state ID, or passport.

  • Social Security Number (SSN): You will need to provide your SSN so the lender can pull your credit report.

Below is a list of documents that are required when you apply for a mortgage. However, every situation is unique and you may be required to provide additional documentation. So, if you are asked for more information, be cooperative and provide the information requested as soon as possible. It will help speed up the application process.

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Your Property
  • Copy of signed sales contract including all riders

  • Verification of the deposit you placed on the home

  • Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all realtors, builders, insurance agents and attorneys involved

  • Copy of Listing Sheet and legal description if available (if the property is a condominium please provide condominium declaration, by-laws and most recent budget)

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Your Income
  • Copies of your pay-stubs for the most recent 30-day period and year-to-date

  • Copies of your W-2 forms for the past two years

  • Names and addresses of all employers for the last two years

  • Letter explaining any gaps in employment in the past 2 years

  • Work visa or green card (copy front & back)

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If self-employed or receive commission or bonus, interest/dividends, or rental income:
  • Provide full tax returns for the last two years PLUS year-to-date Profit and Loss statement (please provide complete tax return including attached schedules and statements. If you have filed an extension, please supply a copy of the extension.)

  • K-1's for all partnerships and S-Corporations for the last two years (please double-check your return. Most K-1's are not attached to the 1040.)

  • Completed and signed Federal Partnership (1065) and/or Corporate Income Tax Returns (1120) including all schedules, statements and addenda for the last two years. (Required only if your ownership position is 25% or greater.)

If you will use Alimony or Child Support to qualify:

  • Provide divorce decree/court order stating amount, as well as, proof of receipt of funds for last year

If you receive Social Security income, Disability or VA benefits:

  • Provide award letter from agency or organization

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Source of Funds and Down Payment
  • Sale of your existing home - provide a copy of the signed sales contract on your current residence and statement or listing agreement if unsold (at closing, you must also provide a settlement/Closing Statement)

  • Savings, checking or money market funds - provide copies of bank statements for the last 3 months

  • Stocks and bonds - provide copies of your statement from your broker or copies of certificates

  • Gifts - If part of your cash to close, provide Gift Affidavit and proof of receipt of funds

  • Based on information appearing on your application and/or your credit report, you may be required to submit additional documentation

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Debt or Obligations
  • Prepare a list of all names, addresses, account numbers, balances, and monthly payments for all current debts with copies of the last three monthly statements

  • Include all names, addresses, account numbers, balances, and monthly payments for mortgage holders and/or landlords for the last two years

  • If you are paying alimony or child support, include marital settlement/court order stating the terms of the obligation

  • Check to cover Application Fee(s)

 monthly income or the mortgage payment
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