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What you will need for the credit application in order to buy your Dutchess County home

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 10491201242

If you are thinking of buying a Dutchess County home and you don't have cash you will need financing which will mean filling out a credit application.

These days every little detail is scrutinized by the financing company, so to make the process less stressful be sure to have the following items.

*****Keep in mind you might not need all of these items, it depends on the type of loan and institution, this post is giving you an idea of what to expect.

 

  • Two years of your tax returns (1040 form)
  • If you are self employed Profit and Loss Statement
  • W-2's
  • Pay stubs year to date
  • Gross monthly income
  • 2 full yeasr of employment information including address and telephone number of employers
  • Names of creditors, address, telephone number, the amount owed, account number and monthly payment
  • Child support if applicable
  • Bank accounts, types, account number and balances
  • Information on any bankruptcy or involvement in a distress home sale.
  • List of assets, such as stock, bonds etc.
  • Life insurance information if the cash value will be used as down payment
  • If you are selling a home to make a purchase you will need to show a copy of sales contract

This list should get you started.   It is also important to take a look at your credit report and address any items that could be an issue. For example paid off student loan still on the report or a closed child support item still showing up.

Keep in mind these days the process can be a bit more intense so be willing to provide what ever documentation is requested.  Sometimes you will even get request for paperwork you have already submited.  Stay focused on the fact that soon you will have you Dutchess County home.

Comments(6)

Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Jennifer, you have provided quality information to prepare your buyers to get pre-approved. Excellent job.

Jan 31, 2012 03:39 PM
Kim Sellers
Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

Great blog on getting what you need to fill it out.  A lot of consumers are not sure what they would need.

Feb 01, 2012 04:26 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jennifer for most loan programs you don't need all those documents, but better to be prepared with more than searching around latter :)

Feb 01, 2012 07:29 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Cathy having the information ready is much better than running around at the last minute.

Kim that is true and they get frustrated by the process.

George I agree, the entire list does not apply in every case, I compiled this based on real examples over the last year.  The post  is just as an example of what might be requested.

Thanks George I added a sentence to clarify the intent of the list.

Feb 01, 2012 08:29 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jennifer  Your list is all-inclusive and alerts buyers to be prepared - that, in my opinion, is professional on the part of you, the broker

Feb 02, 2012 01:30 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Karen that is the intent.  The more educated the buyer is, the less stressful the process is.

Feb 02, 2012 03:39 PM