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First-time Home Buyers: What do I need to take to the LENDER? Part 2

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Real Estate Agent with Crye-Leike Realtors

Take a few moments to gather the items below and you will be your lender's favorite customer!    

                         Pilbert   

  • Most Recent 30 Days of Pay Stubs
  • Two Months Bank Statements from Checking, Saving and any investments
  • Two Years Rental History with Landlord's name, address, phone & e-mail (if applicable)
  • Two Years Work History with Employer's name, address, phone &  e-mail
  • Two Years Tax Returns with W2 / 1099MISC
  • If you have ever filed Bankruptcy: Bring a Copy of Complete Bankruptcy Documents and Discharge
  • If Divorced: Bring Copy of Divorce Decree
  • If paying Child Support: Bring copy of Child Support Documents
  • If recently sold a home: Copy of HUD-1/Settlement Statement
  • If you own Rental Properties: Copy of all Leases
  • If Self-employed: 2 years Business License, YTD Profit & Loss, CPA Letter
  • Two types of ID

Bring everything listed above if possible but do not worry if you do not have some of these documents at your first visit. You may bring them later but it will make things go quicker if you can have them for your Lender to copy.

Normally your first visit will be 30 min to 1 hour; depending on what questions you may have. I always suggest that you write down any questions you may have for your Lender. This way you will not forget to ask while you are there!

Try to relax... Remember Lenders are your friend and are working for you.

Contact Brenda Tressler if you have any questions: brenda@imsiloans.com  

Have a GREAT DAY and HAPPY HOUSE HUNTING!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS... JUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW!

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Robin Scott
Robin Scott, REALTOR® - Austin, TX
Broker, REALTOR® - Austin Texas

Brenda, thanks for posting such great information for buyers. When they're prepared and prequalified it makes the rest of the process much easier.

Aug 15, 2008 10:39 AM
Brenda Tressler
Crye-Leike Realtors - Clarksville, TN

turtleRobin: Thanks for taking the time to stop & make a comment on my post. It really means alot to me. I love working as a team with Realtors because together we can really take care of our Buyers. Thanks again! Brenda :)

Aug 15, 2008 11:01 AM
Brenda Tressler
Crye-Leike Realtors - Clarksville, TN

turtleDale: Thanks for making my little post your first stop! My daughter made my header for me and I used the customizer to put it together; Thanks for your kind compliment. Hope you have a great week-end! Brenda :)

Aug 15, 2008 02:03 PM