Are You Ready to Buy?

Most lending institutions require confidential information that you may not have at hand when making a mortgage loan application. Loan processing and closing can take 3 to 5 weeks. To hasten the process of loan approval, you will want to bring the following with you.

  1. A copy of the sales contract, signed by all parties.

  2. A deposit for credit report and appraisal fees will be required at time of application ($302 due at loan application).

  3. Social Security numbers for all applicants.

  4. Checking account numbers and addresses of banks.

  5. Savings account numbers and addresses of banks.

  6. Mutual fund account numbers and addresses.

  7. Gift letter for any money received from relatives to purchase home and placed in checking/savings account.

  8. Serial numbers and face values of any US Savings Bonds and other stocks.

  9. Copy of your current thrift plan, provident fund, or retirement benefits which your company has. If statement is not available, provide address and account number for same. Include IRA and/or Keogh data.

  10. Credit card references including account numbers, balances and address of creditor.

  11. A list of any debts you have which have a balance. The name of the creditor, their address, telephone number, account number, the monthly payment and balance should be included.

  12. A list of assets including automobiles, furniture, and estimates of value.

  13. Name and address of any employer(s) for the last two years. Latest earnings statement or pay vouchers.

  14. If overtime is substantial part of gross income, provide W-2 forms for past two years. Commission sales usually require two years' tax returns.

  15. If you are self-employed, tax returns for the last two years will be required, in addition to profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets for year-to-date earnings.

  16. If you are applying for a VA loan, your Certificate of Eligibility (if military) or DISCHARGE PAPERS (DD 214). If you are active duty military, you will need DD 1747 (permission to live off post).

  17. If you are presently a member of any military reserve unit, give address.

  18. If you presently own or have owned a home in the last three years, the name and address of the mortgage company or lending institution, the mortgage loan number and balance.

  19. If you are obtaining your equity from the sale of your previous residence, a copy of your closing statement is required.

  20. If you are a landlord, bring a copy of your tenant's lease(s) with you to substantiate income derived. If you are renting we will need landlord's name and address.

  21. Any divorce papers and property settlements where property was involved in a divorce. If alimony or child support is being used as income to qualify for a loan, provide proof of amounts received, in the form of canceled checks, military allotments, or proof of payment through the court.

  22. Any bankruptcy judgment papers. Copies of discharge of debts and original papers filed.

  23. Tax returns for three years for KHC loans (Kentucky Housing Corporation - first time homebuyer's program).

  24. Addresses for past two years.

  25. Address of nearest relative.

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For service before and after the sale and personal, friendly service, call Sue Wilson, Sue Wilson Realty, at 270-769-1991 (E-town) or 270-351-5123 (Radcliff). Out of towners, call 1-866-351-5123 or email at swrealty@bbtel.com. She will "Make It Happen" for you.