FHA Requirements
A Good Loan Checklist Creates a Smooth Application
Before you start the FHA loan process, be prepared to provide some information to your loan officer. Have it ready now to save time later.
- Address to your place of residence (past two years)
- Social Security numbers
- Names and location of your employers (past two years)
- Gross monthly salary at your current job(s)
- Pertinent information for all checking and savings accounts
- Pertinent information for all open loans
- Complete information for other real estate you own
- Approximate value of all personal property
- Certificate of Eligibility and DD-214 (for veterans only)
- Current check stubs and your W-2 forms (past two years)
- Personal tax returns (past two years), current income statement and business balance sheet for self-employed individuals
In addition, you will need to pay for a credit report and appraisal of the property.
Don't Forget About Your Closing Checklist
As the buyer and borrower, you will have items on your checklist that are required by your lender, the seller, and even the title company.
The closing checklist covers all the fees to be paid, the information to be provided, and the disclosures to be signed before the title is conveyed to you. Having this checklist ready helps you stay on track as a buyer, and ensures that your closing goes the way you expect.
- IDENTIFICATION
All parties at the closing should have valid ID. - POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE
You must pay for title insurance that guarantees the property is free of previous claims or liens. - INSURANCE
Before you can close on the property, you need to secure homeowner’s insurance, which insures the property in the case of damage. - CLOSING FUNDS
You must bring all funds agreed upon, in the form of a cashier’s check or via electronic wire.
Take the time to discuss the items on your checklist with your realtor, to make sure there is nothing you’re forgetting, and to have the peace of mind that after the closing settlement you’ll be able to move into your new home.
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FHA Loan Articles and Mortgage News
November 9, 2018 - While using your existing lender may be easier, you may not always get the most competitive rates or terms without shopping around. Any participating FHA lender offering the refinance loan you seek can help you; don’t feel limited to the financial institution that originated your first loan.
November 8, 2018 - There are important things to consider before you start discussing your needs with a participating FHA lender, and coming into this mortgage loan process fully prepared will definitely save you a great deal of time.
November 7, 2018 - The prospect of making a down payment on a mortgage loan can be daunting for some first-time home buyers. But there are ways to make your FHA home loan down payment more affordable. Start by working on your financial qualifications or looking for local down payment assistance programs.
November 4, 2018 - FHA One-Time Close construction loans are an important option to consider for those looking for a home in Texas. That market is an excellent place to consider building a home from the ground up with a One-Time Close (OTC) mortgage.
November 3, 2018 - There are five basic facts you need to know about the closing costs associated with your FHA home loan. Knowing these facts can help you better plan your home loan budget, save up money for the costs you don’t wish to finance, etc.
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