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โœ… Document Guide

Application Checklist

Know exactly what documents you'll need before you apply. Select your loan program below to see your personalized checklist.

Home Purchase Documents

Everything you'll need to buy a home with conventional, FHA, or VA financing.

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W-2 Forms

Last 2 years from all employers

Required
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Pay Stubs

Most recent 30-day period, all pages

Required
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Tax Returns (1040)

Last 2 years โ€” required if self-employed, commissioned, or rental income

Required
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Business Tax Returns

Last 2 years if you own 25%+ of a business

If Applicable
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Bank Statements

Last 2 months, all pages โ€” checking, savings, and money market

Required
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Investment / Retirement Statements

Most recent quarterly statement if using for reserves or down payment

If Applicable
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Gift Letter

If any portion of down payment is a gift โ€” must include donor info and confirm no repayment

If Applicable
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Government-Issued Photo ID

Valid driver's license or passport

Required
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Social Security Card

Or other proof of SSN

Required
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Purchase Agreement

Fully executed sales contract with all addenda

Required
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Earnest Money Deposit

Copy of the cancelled check or wire confirmation

Required
๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Upload your documents as soon as possible โ€” early uploads mean faster processing. Our secure portal makes it easy to track what's been received and what's still needed.

Rate & Term Refinance Documents

Lower your rate or change your term โ€” here's what we'll need.

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W-2 Forms

Last 2 years from all employers

Required
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Pay Stubs

Most recent 30-day period

Required
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Tax Returns (1040)

Last 2 years if self-employed or variable income

Required
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Bank Statements

Last 2 months, all pages

Required
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Current Mortgage Statement

Most recent monthly statement showing balance, rate, and payment

Required
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Homeowners Insurance

Current declaration page showing coverage and premium

Required
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Property Tax Bill

Most recent annual property tax statement

Required
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Government-Issued Photo ID

Valid driver's license or passport

Required

Cash-Out Refinance Documents

Access your home equity โ€” here's what we'll need to get started.

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W-2 Forms

Last 2 years from all employers

Required
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Pay Stubs

Most recent 30-day period

Required
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Tax Returns (1040)

Last 2 years

Required
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Bank Statements

Last 2 months, all pages

Required
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Investment Statements

If using for reserves

If Applicable
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Current Mortgage Statement

Most recent monthly statement

Required
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Homeowners Insurance

Declaration page

Required
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Property Tax Bill

Most recent annual statement

Required
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Government-Issued Photo ID

Valid driver's license or passport

Required
๐Ÿ’ก Cash-out note: You can borrow up to 80% LTV on conventional, 100% on VA, and 80% on FHA cash-out. Your loan officer will help determine the maximum available equity.

FHA Purchase Documents

FHA loans require the same core documents as conventional, plus a few FHA-specific items.

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W-2 Forms

Last 2 years from all employers

Required
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Pay Stubs

Most recent 30-day period

Required
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Tax Returns (1040)

Last 2 years โ€” always required for FHA

Required
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Bank Statements

Last 2 months, all pages โ€” must show 3.5% down payment sourced and seasoned

Required
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Gift Letter & Documentation

If using gift funds โ€” letter plus donor's bank statement showing ability to give

If Applicable
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Government-Issued Photo ID

Valid driver's license or passport

Required
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Social Security Card

Or other proof of SSN

Required
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Purchase Agreement

Fully executed contract with all addenda

Required
โœ… FHA tip: Your entire 3.5% down payment can come from a gift. Make sure the gift letter clearly states no repayment is expected. Learn more about FHA loans โ†’

VA IRRRL / FHA Streamline Documents

These streamline programs require the fewest documents of any loan type โ€” that's the whole point.

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Streamline advantage: No appraisal, no income verification, and minimal documentation. If you already have a VA or FHA loan, this is the fastest way to lower your rate.
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Current Mortgage Statement

Most recent monthly statement showing current loan balance and payment

Required
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Homeowners Insurance

Current declaration page

Required
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Government-Issued Photo ID

Valid driver's license or passport

Required
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Social Security Card

Or other proof of SSN

Required
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DD-214

Certificate of Release or Discharge โ€” we can often pull your COE electronically instead

If Needed
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Proof of Occupancy

Utility bill or similar showing you live at the property

If Applicable
โœ… That's it! No W-2s, no pay stubs, no tax returns, no bank statements, and no appraisal in most cases. Learn more about VA loans โ†’

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