What To Expect When Financing - Income Documentation
 
Income Documentation

There are many forms of income documentation that can be acceptable to use for obtaining a mortgage, however, it depends on which lender and what type of mortgage program you are trying to obtain mortgage financing on. The standards range from full documentation to no documentation and will vary between lenders.

Below is a list of documentation based on the general types of income earned.

Wage, Salary, Tips:

  • Name and address of employers) covering a complete 2 year time period.
  • 2 (or more) Pay Stubs documenting the most recent month.
  • W-2 forms for the past two years.
  • A written explanation of any employment gaps or changes in line of work.

Self-Employed, Rental Income:

  • Complete personal and business - all Schedules - signed Federal Income Tax Returns for the past 2 (two) years.
  • Year-to-date Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.
  • Lease Agreements for all rental properties.

Social Security, Disability, Retirement or Pension:

  • Awards Letter or Benefits Statement proving continuation for the next 3 (three) years.
  • Most recent bank statement of the account that award or benefit is deposited in.