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Whether it's in the city, the country or the suburbs, buying a home takes a village. It's a collaborative partnership of you, your Realtor, your Mortgage Consultant and a host of other key professionals with your best interests at heart.

Throughout the home buying process, you will be asked to supply a number of documents and information. The following checklist will help you organize the materials you need to complete your application. While this may seem excessive, rest assured that it is necessary to bring you closer to your goal of homeownership.

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Personal and Employment Information
	Two most recent pay stubs with year-to-date earnings
	Most recent two years of W-2 Forms for all sources of income
	Two years of Personal Tax Returns - all pages
	Two years of Business Tax Returns (if self employed) - all pages
	Social Security and Pension award letters (if applicable)
	Rental Property Information - Personal Tax Returns (Schedule of Real Estate Owned). If the rental property was not listed on the most recent tax return, a copy of the lease agreement, and evidence of receipt of earnest money is required.
	Divorce or Separation Information - Copy of the Divorce Decree or Separation Agreement with any amendments.
	If you are using alimony/child support as a source of income,* receipt of child support must be documented with a minimum of 3 months. Up to 12 months may be required.
	Copy of unexpired Drivers License from each borrower.
*Alimony, child support or separate maintenance need not be disclosed unless you want the income to be considered as part of the application.

Assets and Property Information
	Two most recent months bank statements on all open checking and savings accounts, all pages. If you are providing an online printout, please make sure the bank URL and customer name are included.
	Two months or most recent quarterly statements on other assets, including IRAs, CDs, stocks and bonds.
	Gift letter with proof of donor ability and evidence of receipt of gift funds (if applicable)
	If you are selling a home, copy of the sales agreement or HUD-1 Settlement Statement.(if applicable)
	If you have rental property or are retaining a property, please provide written verification of the amount of taxes, insurance and/or HOA dues.(if applicable)

Credit and Liability Information
	Name, address and account numbers of creditors with balance and monthly payments
	Written credit explanation of any current or previous credit problems(if applicable)
	Written explanation of any inquires on credit report. Statement, copy of note, or account number for any newly opened accounts must be provided.
	Information on any co-signed obligations.
	If paying alimony or child support, provide a copy of the divorce decree or separation agreement with amendments to verify debt obligations (if applicable).
	Bankruptcy discharge and schedule of debts (if applicable)

Property Information
	Sales contract with all signatures and addendums
	Copy of earnest money check
	Name of condominium project and HOA contact information (Additional information may be required on condominiums)
	If refinance: Copy of Deed Real Estate Tax Bill Copy of Homeowners Insurance Policy Name and Address of existing mortgage lender Name and address of any second mortgage lender

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