Lists are not the most glamorous thing to write about, but in this day in time I know that most people want to be prepared when they walk into their lender’s office to get approved. If you read my blog you will no doubt understand that I don’t believe in the “pre-approval” letter. I want my clients and customers to go ahead and get a full approval. This means that they need to be prepared to provide the lender with anything needed to help them get their job done.
When you arrive at your lender’s office be prepared to have the following in hand;
*W-2 forms — or business tax return forms if you’re self-employed — for the last two or three years for every
person signing the loan.
*Copies of at least one pay stub for each person signing the loan.
*Account numbers of all your credit cards and the amounts for any outstanding balances.
*Copies of two to four months of bank or credit union statements for both checking and savings
accounts.
*Lender, loan number, and amount owed on other installment loans, such as student loans and
car loans.
*Addresses where you’ve lived for the last five to seven years, with names of landlords if
appropriate.
*Copies of brokerage account statements for two to four months, as well as a list of any other major assets of
value, such as a boat, RV, or stocks or bonds not held in a brokerage account.
*Copies of your most recent 401(k) or other retirement account statement.
*Documentation to verify additional income, such as child support or a pension.
*Copies of personal tax forms for the last two to three years.
