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Purchase paperwork needed

Prepare the documents for a home purchase application.

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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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