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Loan Process

1. If you are salaried: provide two years W-2 and one month of pay stubs OR if you are self-employed: provide two years tax returns and a YTD profit and loss statement.
2. If you own rental property, please provide rental agreements and two years tax returns.
3. If you wish to speed up the approval process, please also provide three months bank statements for each bank, stock and mutual fund account.
4. Provide recent copies of any stock brokerage or IRA/401K accounts that you may have.
5. If you are requesting a cash out refinance please provide a letter explaining what you plan to do with the proceeds. Provide a copy of divorce decree if applicable.
6. If you are NOT a US citizen, provide us with a copy of your green card (front & back), or if you are NOT a permanent resident provide us with your H-1 or L-1 visa.

When buying a house, you may get pre-qualified or pre-approved. You can typically get pre-qualified over the phone or on the Internet in a few minutes. A pre-qualification is not as beneficial as a pre-approval where you have to go through a more rigorous process which includes verification of your credit, income, assets and liabilities. It is highly recommended that you get pre-approved before you start looking for a house. This will help you:

1. Find out the maximum house you can buy, so you don't waste time looking for properties you can not afford.
2. Puts you in a stronger position when you are negotiating with the seller, because the seller knows that your loan is already approved.
3. Helps you close quickly, since your loan is already approved.

1. Think about how long you plan to keep the loan. If you plan to sell the house in a few years you may want to consider an adjustable or balloon loan. On the other hand, if you plan to keep the house for a longer time, you may want to look at fixed loans.
2. Understand the relationship between rates and points. Points are considered to be prepaid interest and are tax deductible. Each point is equal to one percent of the loan. So for example 1 point on a $150,000 loan is $1,500. The more points you pay, the lower the rate you will get.
3. Compare different programs. Shopping for a loan can be difficult. With so many programs to choose from, each of which has different rates, points and fees, it's hard to figure out which program is best for you. Review the concepts in the Harness The Power of Your Mortgage presentation with your mortgage specialist.

1. You will receive a loan application package including loan disclosures and a check list of items you need to provide.
2. You will need to sign all documents, provide copies of the requested items and return all of the information to your loan specialist
    

1. Credit history
2. Employment history
3. Assets including your bank accounts, stocks, mutual fund and retirement accounts
4. Property value

1. Fill out the loan application completely.
2. Respond promptly to any requests for additional documents. This is especially critical if your rate is locked or if you plan to close by a certain date.
3. Do not make any major purchases. Do not buy a car, furniture or another house till your loan is closed. Anything that causes your debts to increase might have an adverse affect on your current application.
4. Do not move money into your bank accounts unless it can be traced. If you are receiving money from friends, family or other relatives, certain stipulations may apply..
5. Do not go out of town around the closing date. If you do plan to be out of town when your loan is expected to close, you may sign a power of attorney, to authorize another individual to sign on your behalf.

1. Bring a cashiers check for your down payment and closing costs if required. Personal checks are normally not accepted.
2. Review the final loan documents. Make sure that the interest rate and loan terms are what you were promised. Also, verify that the name and address on the loan documents are accurate.
3. Sign the loan documents.