In order to apply for a mortgage, you will need to have a few important documents on hand for your VanDyk Mortgage Loan Originator. This will help verify your employment history, creditworthiness, and overall financial situation. This will also ensure that you can easily make your payments and that you meet all the underwriting guidelines.
The first step in applying for a mortgage is to submit a Uniform Residential Loan Application. This is something that each borrower must do to simply tell a lender about you. Following that application, you will be asked to provide documents that support your application. Below is a list of some of the items you are going to need.
Proof of Income.
One of the first things you should gather is your tax return. This will allow lenders to make sure that your annual income is consistent with your reported earnings. Our VanDyk Loan Originators will also want to see your pay stubs. Although your tax return shows your annual earnings, your pay stubs will represent your current earnings and will help to confirm that you can pay back the amount that you want to borrow.
Bank Statements and Assets.
Next, you will want to provide bank statements for all financial accounts, including investments. This is to ensure you will have the funds to cover your down payment, and closing costs, and maintain cash reserves if it is required. When assessing your risk profile, our Loan Originators may want to look at your bank statements and other assets such as your investments and insurance. These documents can be requested so that our Loan Originators can ensure that you have several months of reserves to make payments in case of an emergency.
Credit Report.
Your credit history will be checked by your Loan Originator with your permission when applying for a mortgage as it is a big part of the process. Minor hiccups won’t prevent you from becoming a homeowner, however, an accumulation of late payments, collections, or any other derogatory marks on your credit report will prompt a lender to ask for an explanation. The better your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be.
Alimony or Child Support Documents.
If you are someone who relies on this type of income, then you must show proof that you will continue to receive additional payments for at least 3 years.
Self-Employment
If you are self-employed, generally most Loan Originators will require you to have at least a steady 2 years in the same industry. Ways to prove this can be by providing client contracts or providing your business license or proof of insurance.
The list of documents that are required may vary based on the type of mortgage you are applying for, and your current financial status. These are just the initial documents that you will need, and additional information might be requested once the underwriter has reviewed everything. Ask your VanDyk lender for a list of paperwork you might need to provide and start collecting prior to beginning your application process. Gathering these documents can take some time but by remaining organized and staying ahead can help you get to the closing table faster.
