Chapter 2

THE MORTGAGE LOAN PROCESS/

HOME BUYING FLOW CHART

 INFORMATION NEEDED FOR LOAN APPLICATION

 

A.    PROVIDED BY THE AGENT:

1.       Copy of the ratified contract.

2.      Any ratified addendums.

3.      A copy of the listing card.

4.      Copy of  earnest money deposit check (should be certified or cashiers check)      

B.    PERSONAL INFORMATION:

1.        Full names of the purchasers as they are to appear on the title.

2.      Social security numbers of all purchasers.

3.      Present residence address for all purchasers.

4.      Previous address for all purchasers going back two (2) years if they have not resided in the present home for two (2) years.

5.      Home and office phone numbers.  

C.    EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

1.       Present Employer Name and Address AND a contact person to send employment verification form.

       1a.  Explanation for any gap during two (2) year history.

 1b.  Relocation letter for any transferees—giving date, salary, change          

         location, and any relocation benefits.

2.       Previous Employer Name and Address AND a contact person going back two (2) years if not in present job two (2) FULL years.

3.      Present Salary. Year to date pay stub and last two (2) years W-2’s.

4.      If any variable income: commission, part-time income, bonus, overtime, interest income, etc. is being used to qualify: Two (2) years SIGNED federal tax returns and W-2’s and/or 1099’s.

5.      If self-employed: Two (2) years signed federal individual and corporate returns (if there are corporate returns). Also a year-to-date profit and loss and balance sheet.

6.      Diploma or transcript if student during two (2) year period.        

D.   OTHER INCOME:

1.        Rental Income: Copy of a lease which is current and at least one (1) year in length.

2.      Alimony and Child Support: Only if used for qualification. Copy of divorce decree and property settlement (ratified) setting out terms.  Proof of payment will also be requested at application.

3.      Income From Notes Held: A copy of the ratified note.

4.      Retirement, Social Security, and Disability Income: Copy of award letter and latest check showing amount of present payment. Copy of end of the year statement if applicable.  

E.    ASSETS:

1.       Bank Accounts: Name of bank, address, account numbers, type of accounts and present balances.  With checking use average balance.

     1a.   Copy of two (2) most recent statements for all accounts.

2.      Stocks and Bonds:  Copy of certificates or copy of recent (within thirty (30) days) broker statement listing the holdings.  Copy of statement can be used for many mutual funds, etc.

3.      Life Insurance: Cash value only if being used for down payment.

4.      Vehicles: Year, make and value, Copy of the title if under four (4) years old with no outstanding lien.

5.      Real Estate: Address and market value.  If free and clear, deed of release, deed or mortgage payoff.

6.      Present Home:  Copy of Contract of Sale, Settlement Sheet, and/or Lease.

7.      Gift Letter:  Form will be provided by financial representative.  Donor Capacity must be verified.  Receipt of funds must be shown in account.  

F.    LIABILITIES:

1.       Credit cards:  Account number and outstanding balance and most recent statement.

2.      Loans: Auto, Mortgage, Personal, Student, etc.:   Name of institution, address, account numbers, outstanding balance, monthly payment, months left on loan. Copy of next payment coupon.          

     2a. Twelve (12) Months statements or cancelled checks for present

     mortgage.

3.      Alimony and Child Support: Copy of Ratified Decree and property settlement setting out terms.  

G.  VA LOANS: 

1.       Certificate of Eligibility: To obtain certificate, will need a DD-214 (Separation of Service) or if in service will need statement of service signed by Commanding Officer or Personnel Officer (certificate must be updated before application).

2.      If in Service will need Authorization to live Off Base (DD Form 1747 from Housing Office) and Transfer Orders (if applicable).

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 ALL INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

“Do Better Business…. The Carroll Way!”  

The information provided in this manual reflects current mortgage information which may be subject to change 
without
  notice/or which may have already been eliminated. Your transaction may involve updates periodically.  
Consult with your mortgage loan officer for updated information.

August 29, 2008