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The
Mortgage Application
Are
you frustrated?
Are you stressed out?
Are you confused?
Are you just ready to give up?
Let us be the first to lend a hand in one of the most exciting times of
your life. Here is some helpful information about what you will need for
your mortgage application, as well as how to qualify for that mortgage.
Income
- Employers’
names and addresses for the last two consecutive years (including dates
of employment and gross monthly income).
- W-2s for
the last two years and pay stub(s) for the last 30 days.
- Supporting
documentation for any other income (i.e., social security, pension,
dividends, or alimony).
- If self-employed,
the following financial statements:
- Year to
date profit and loss statement and balance sheet prepared and signed
by an accountant and you.
- Signed
tax returns for the last two reporting years (business and personal).
Assets
- Gift Letter
(if applicable).
- Last
three months bank statements and/or passbooks for the following:
- Checking
and savings accounts
- Credit
Unions
- Security
accounts (stocks, bonds, life insurance, IRAs, 401(k)s, etc)
Liabilities
- Current
names, addresses, account numbers, and balances for: Credit Cards, student
loan(s) or car loan(s). Include most recent statement or payment books.
- Present
mortgage company. Include past 12 months of cancelled mortgage checks
and most recent statement.
- Present
landlord. Include past 12 months of cancelled rent checks.
- Any documents
relating to poor credit situation with a letter of explanation. i.e.
bankruptcy or delinquent accounts.
1.
Executed contract of sale for property that Property
- Executed
contract of sale for property that you are purchasing.
- Executed
contract of sale for current property (if being sold).
- Schedule
of any real estate that is owned. Include name of lender, account number,
original purchase price, principal balance, monthly payment, copies
of rental agreement (leases only), type of property, etc.
Miscellaneous
Information
- Addresses
of residences for the last two years. 2. If you were a full-time student
at any time in the past two years, include a copy of your diploma or
transcripts.
- Social
Security number.
- Check
for the application fee. (If applicable)
- Copy of
divorce decree. (If applicable)
- Provide
green card. (If you are a resident alien)
Mortgage
Qualification
Your mortgage
lender will determine if you can meet the monthly mortgage payments. This
is done by your income to debt ratio. The ratio of your monthly payment
to your monthly income should not exceed 28%. The ratio of your monthly
payment plus monthly non-housing debt to your monthly income should not
exceed 36%. The following circumstances may require additional qualifications:
- Poor credit
history.Bankruptcy,
late payments, default
- Unstable
Income.
Working on commission.
Self-employed
- Inadequate
savings after down payment.If you have less than three mortgage payments
in your savings after your down payment is met.
- Alternative
loan products. If you don’t qualify for the type of loan you were
looking for, there may be an alternative mortgage that the lender can
qualify you for.
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