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Documents Needed for a Mortgage

What documents are needed for a mortgage loan approval?

Years ago there was actually a no documents loan process for certain types of loans. Those are not applicable in today’s world of mortgage lending. Today we’re providing you with a list of documents that are needed for final loan approval. Some documents are required whether the loan is for a purchase or a refinance; others are pertinent to a specific type of loan.JS Realty documents sign pen woman

Documents needed for either a purchase or refinance are as follows:

  1. Most recent pay stubs, showing a 30-day period
  2. Past two years W-2 forms and/or 1099’s (if self-employed)
  3. Signed Federal Personal Tax Returns for past two years
  4. Signed Federal Business Tax returns if applicable
  5. Asset statements for a 2 month period, or most recent quarterly statement. This should include any and all of the following and must include ALL pages.
    • Checking
    • Savings
    • Stocks
    • Bonds
    • Mutual funds
    • Money Market
    • 401 K’s
    • IRA’s
  6. If the property is or will be held in a Trust, provide Trust documentation
  7. For Investment properties:
    • Lease agreement for rental properties
    • Mortgage statement
    • Property tax bill
    • Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
    • HOA or Condo fees, if applicable
  8. Hazard Insurance (homeowner’s insurance) Policy
  9. Complete Divorce/Separation Agreement /Property Settlement agreements, if applicable
  10. School Transcripts and Diploma if you are a recent graduate
  11. Contact name and phone number for Verification of Employment

For VA loans, the following is required:

  1. VA Certificate of Eligibility
  2. Original statement of service or DD-214

For Purchases only, we need the following:

  1. Ratified Sales contract
  2. Copy of Earnest Money Deposit AND bank statement showing the check has cleared your account
  3. Name, address and phone number of landlords for past 2 years if currently renting
  4. Sales Contract for existing home if selling and vacating to purchase new home
  5. Settlement Statement from the sale of current residence if vacating to purchase new home

For Refinances only

  1. Copy of most recent mortgage statement
  2. Copy of Owner’s Title Policy or settlement statement indicating that you have owner’s title insurance
  3. Copy of existing Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

Whether you’re purchasing or refinancing a property, you can download a copy of this List of Documents to help aid in your search for a loan. This list will be helpful to both you and your Lender as you work through the processing of your loan.

Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance is a very important part of home ownership. The JS Realty Team @ Samson Properties guides our clients through the entire home buying process, but there are 2 items that the Buyer must handle themselves: obtaining their loan and purchasing homeowners insurance.

Homeowners insurance will be required by your Lender if you have a mortgage on your home, and they will require a minimum level of coverage to protect their interest in the property.

Homeowners Insurance is actually comprised of two different types of protection: hazard and liability coverage.

JS Realty House Fire Attic RoofHAZARD INSURANCE
This protects you should any damage and/or destruction happen to your home and contents. It will cover fire, theft, and certain natural disasters. If you live in a flood zone or in an area that could potentially have earthquakes you will need to purchase additional coverage to include these natural disasters.

LIABILITY COVERAGE
If someone gets injured on your property, the liability coverage is in place to protect you from medical costs and possible lawsuits.

There are also several factors to consider when choosing your insurance:

COVERAGE MINIMUM – Depending on how you feel about insurance, the minimum level that your Lender requires might not provide you with enough peace of mind. Although you may want to keep your homeowners insurance cost down, you also want to make certain you have all the coverage you need.

JS Realty Insurance Policy DocumentWHAT IS INCLUDED – Be very clear about what is covered and more importantly what is NOT covered. You don’t want to lose something and later find out it wasn’t included in the policy.

DEDUCTIBLES – Most policies come with a $500 or $1,000 deductible, but speak with your insurance agent to see what works best for you – and your budget!

PERSONAL PROPERTY – Be sure you know exactly what personal property is covered. You’ll also need to determine whether you want replacement value or depreciated loss value. You should also review the value of your possessions yearly. You don’t want to spend money for coverage you don’t need if the value of certain items has decreased.

JS Realty Home Office WorkingBUSINESS NEEDS – Do you have a home office? There are both property and liability business exposures that most standard homeowner policies don’t address, as well as low levels of coverage. The typical policy appears to be around $2,500 for in-home office equipment. And while that may sound like enough, by the time you add the costs of your computer, software, tablet, printer, scanner, phone, furniture, etc., it could very well exceed that amount. You’ll need to find coverage that can include all of your home office equipment and supplies.

Remember, your home is usually your largest investment. This is not the time to save a few dollars and possibly expose your family to hardships if the unthinkable happens. Perform your due diligence, be comfortable knowing what your homeowners insurance covers, and ensure that you have enough protection in place.Happy Couple Keys Home JS Realty

Contact a JS Realty Team member to answer any questions about any facet of the home buying or selling process or if you need a referral for a reputable insurance agent.

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