What Documents are Needed to Apply for a FHA Loan?

Your loan approval depends 100% on the documentation that you provide at the time of application. You will need to give accurate information on:

Employment

Complete Income Tax Returns for past 2-years
W-2 & 1099 Statements for past 2-years
Pay-Check Stubs for past 2-months
Self-Employed Income Tax Returns and YTD Profit & Loss Statements for past 3-years for self-employed borrowers

Savings

Complete bank statements for all accounts for past 3-months
Recent account statements for retirement, 401k, Mutual Funds, Money Market, Stocks, etc.

Credit

Recent bills & statements indicating account numbers and minimum payments
Landlord's name, address, telephone number, or 12- months cancelled rent checks
Recent utility bills to supplement thin credit
Bankruptcy & Discharge Papers if applicable
12-months cancelled checks written by someone you co-signed for to get a mortgage, car, or credit card, this indicates that you are not the one making the payments.

Personal

Drivers License
Social Security Card
Any Divorce, Palimony or Alimony or Child Support papers
Green Card or Work Permit if applicable
Any homeownership papers

Refinancing or Own Rental Property

Note & Deed from any Current Loan
Property Tax Bill
Hazard Homeowners Insurance Policy
A Payment Coupon for Current Mortgage
Rental Agreements for a Multi-Unit Property