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Lenders are very careful about who they lend their money to.

They will require verification of your income, bank accounts, job history, taxes and credit history. Once you have decided you want to buy a home it's a good idea to start gathering your documents for your mortgage broker.

Below is a general list of documents you will eventually need to provide for your mortgage broker. The first 7 - 9 are enough for your broker to get your loan started, however the more prepared your mortgage broker is, the faster your loan process will move.

Underwriters generally like to see full and complete loan packages at submission. You might be asked to write Letters Of Explanation for any situations that might need clarifying. The key is to be clear and complete and to not raise any red flags with the underwriters. Don't make anything appear as if you're hiding something or not being completely upfront.

1.	Credit Report: this will be pulled for you by your mortgage broker
2.	Pay Stubs: 30 days for all jobs
3.	Bank Statements: 2 months for ALL your accounts, ALL pages
4.	Retirement Funds: most recent statement, ALL pages
5.	Stocks, Bonds, Funds: most recent statement, All pages
6.	Personal Taxes: 2 years
7.	W2's: 2 years (include 1099's if paid commissions)
8.	Business Taxes: if self-employed, 2 years
9.	P&L Statement: if self-employed, current YTD
10.	Student Loans: if deferred, show deferrment letter
11.	Child Support/Alimony: show amount and for how long remaining
12.	Bankruptcy: Entire discharge, ALL pages
13.	Taxes/Insurance: if you own other properties you will need to prove property taxes and insurance on those properties are paid and current.