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Home Loan Application Checklist Template

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Applicant Name(s): [Name(s)]
Loan Type (Optional): ☐ Conventional ☐ FHA ☐ VA ☐ USDA ☐ Jumbo ☐ Other: [Type]
Property Type (Optional): ☐ Primary residence ☐ Second home ☐ Investment property
Property Address (if known): [Address]
Lender/Loan Officer (Optional): [Name/Company]
Application Date: [Date]


1. Personal Identification

1.1 ☐ Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license/passport)
1.2 ☐ Social Security number / Tax ID (as required)
1.3 ☐ Proof of current address (if requested)
1.4 ☐ Residency/visa documentation (if applicable)


2. Income and Employment

2.1 ☐ Most recent pay stubs (last [] days)
2.2 ☐ W-2s for the last [
] years (or local equivalent)
2.3 ☐ Employment verification letter (if requested)
2.4 ☐ Bonus/commission documentation (if applicable)
2.5 ☐ Proof of other income (child support, alimony, pension, rental income)


3. Tax Documents

3.1 ☐ Personal tax returns for the last [__] years (signed)
3.2 ☐ Tax transcripts (if requested)
3.3 ☐ Proof of tax payment plans (if applicable)


4. Assets and Bank Statements

4.1 ☐ Bank statements for the last [] months (all pages)
4.2 ☐ Retirement/investment account statements (last [
] months)
4.3 ☐ Proof of down payment funds (source documentation)
4.4 ☐ Gift letter and proof of gift funds (if using gift funds)
4.5 ☐ Documentation for large deposits (if requested)


5. Debts and Credit

5.1 ☐ Authorization to pull credit report (if required)
5.2 ☐ Current statements for loans/credit cards (if requested)
5.3 ☐ Bankruptcy/discharge documents (if applicable)
5.4 ☐ Divorce decree/child support orders (if applicable)


6. Property and Purchase Documents (If Under Contract)

6.1 ☐ Signed purchase agreement/contract
6.2 ☐ Earnest money receipt and proof of payment
6.3 ☐ Homeowner’s insurance quote (or proof of coverage)
6.4 ☐ HOA documents (if applicable)
6.5 ☐ Property tax information (if available)


7. Self-Employed / Business Owners (Optional)

7.1 ☐ Business tax returns for the last [] years
7.2 ☐ Profit & loss statement (year-to-date)
7.3 ☐ Balance sheet (if requested)
7.4 ☐ Business bank statements (last [
] months)
7.5 ☐ Business license/registration and ownership documents


8. Additional Items (Optional)

8.1 ☐ Letter of explanation for: [Credit inquiries / gaps in employment / address changes]
8.2 ☐ Identification for all borrowers/co-borrowers
8.3 ☐ Other lender-specific requirements: [List]


Signatures

Applicant: [Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Co-Applicant (if any): [Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

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What is a home loan application checklist?

A Home Loan Application Checklist is a document that lists the information and paperwork borrowers commonly need to provide when applying for a mortgage. It helps borrowers prepare faster and reduces delays caused by missing documents.


What documents are usually required for a mortgage application?

Common items include: government ID, proof of income (pay stubs, W-2s/1099s), tax returns, bank statements, proof of assets, employment verification, credit authorization, and property documents once you’re under contract (purchase agreement, insurance, appraisal info).


Does every lender require the same documents?

No. Requirements vary by lender, loan type, borrower income source, and property type. This template provides a general checklist you can tailor to a specific lender’s request.


What should self-employed borrowers provide?

Self-employed borrowers often need additional items like business tax returns, profit-and-loss statements, business bank statements, and proof of business ownership. This template includes an optional section for self-employed applicants.


How do you use the checklist?

Go through it before submitting your application, gather copies, and keep everything organized. Once you have a loan officer, ask for any lender-specific requirements and add them to the checklist.


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