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Purchase paperwork needed
Prepare the documents for a home purchase application.

For both borrower and co-borrower, when applicable. Your underwriter may request more items. Upload identification and financial records through the secure application.
A) Purchase contract and disclosures
- Fully executed Agreement of Sale (AOS)
- Earnest money deposit (EMD) receipt or cleared check
- Bank transaction statement showing the EMD withdrawal
B) Bank statements
- Two most recent months of statements, all pages
- Include accounts used for cash to close or requested reserves
- For investment property purchases, confirm the source of funds with your loan officer. Fannie Mae does not permit personal gift funds for investment-property transactions under its standard gift rules. Other loan and assistance rules differ, so ask which requirements apply.
C) Identity and eligibility records
- Government-issued identification accepted by your lender
- Additional residency or eligibility records only when the lender requests them for the applicable program
- Ask which records apply to your application. This checklist does not determine eligibility based on citizenship or immigration status.
D) Income verification
- W-2 forms for the most recent two years
- Three most recent pay stubs
- Federal Form 1040 tax returns for the most recent two years, when requested
- Year-end pay stubs for the most recent two years, when requested
E) Property ownership, if applicable
For each property you already own:
- Monthly mortgage statement
- Home insurance declaration page
- HOA statement
- Property tax bill, if applicable
- Current lease for each investment or rental property
F) Insurance details
- Contact information for your home insurance agent
- A home insurance quote for the property you are purchasing
This is a starting list, not a condition for receiving a Loan Estimate. For covered loans, the lender must provide a Loan Estimate after receiving the six required application details, without requiring verification documents first. Documents and eligibility depend on your program, lender, and underwriting review.
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