When you are ready to apply to get pre-approved for your mortgage financing, please have as many of the following items available as possible.
The last 2 months of bank statements showing the source of down payment.
W-2 form for the previous year
Recent paycheck stub(s) (covering a 30 day pay period) reflecting year to date earnings
Photo ID
If self-employed, borrowers must provide complete tax returns with all appropriate schedules for the previous two years along with year-to-date profit and loss.