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What documentation do I need to get a pre-approval?

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Real Estate Agent with Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd.

It's deinitely better to get it right in the beginning.  Typically you don't all of this information for a preapproval, but you will need to to get the loan commitment.  These items - not to mention credit history are critical in obtaining a mortgate.

Original content by Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee NMLS 196068

When a potential client calls me one of the questions they will ask is "What documentation do I need to get a pre-approval?"

Stated income loans are a thing of the past.  Getting a mortgage is a big deal. Lenders are requiring more and more documentation to prove your credit worthiness. In order to ensure that I am giving the most accurate pre-approval letter I will require the following:

1.   Mortgage Credit Report-I will need your full name current address, social security number and birthdate.   I will pull this through my credit agency unless you have a copy of one that has been pulled in the last 15 days through a mortgage company.  Consumer credit reports, auto dealer reports, etc. use different calculations to determine your score.  Although these reports will give us a ballpark as to where your score stands, it won't be used for the pre-approval.

2.  2 most recent consecutive pay stubs.-for both income and deductions (some may need to be included into your debt ratio)

3.  2 years w-2's -to show consistency of income

4.  2 years tax returns-If self-employed or you have any non-reimbursed business expenses.  If a VA loan, tax payments are taken into consideration for income calculation.

5.  Most recent two months bank statements/401K/investment, all pages  I am not only looking for the total of the assets you have available but for:

a.) overdrafts, non-sufficient funds charges

b.) large unverified deposits

c.) transfers to or from a different account 

d.) child support payments

e.)  Regular payments by check or transfer that may mean another debt that must be included in your numbers.

6.  If you are getting a gift for closing, I will probably have questions about the donor. 

7.  Divorce Decrees, Bankruptcy paperwork may be required in certain circumstances.

Additional documentation will be required prior to submitting the loan for underwriter approval, and even more may be required by the underwriter upon review.  We will work together to make this process as smooth as possible, but be aware that you may be asked to hand over your first born.  Banks are getting more and more strict with lending guidelines so don't be surprised at the answer when you ask: What documentation do I need to get a pre-approval?

Warm Regards,

Bridget McGee  Maryland Mortgage Mama   Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp #1448  410-960-2061 EHO

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Joy

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Comments (4)

Michele Myers
Prudential Homesale Services Group - Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg/Hershey Realtor

Joy,

This is a super list to include in buyer presentation packages.  Thanks for sharing.

Feb 22, 2011 02:38 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

Thanks Michele - did you start to use it in your buyer presenations?

Sep 07, 2012 10:34 AM
Jessica White
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group - Harrisburg, PA

Great information to share on getting a pre-approval.  Thanks for sharing.

Sep 09, 2012 04:24 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

The buyer team wants me to type this up to include in Buyer Packets for initial consultations.

Sep 09, 2012 09:42 AM