Mortgage Preperations Checklist

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Here’s a checklist of items your mortgage lender will ask you for: 

 

Property Info

  • The accepted agreement of purchase or sale
  • Updated MLS listing  with sold status and price
  • The estimated expenses like heating costs, property tax  and condo fee
  • If you’re buying a rural or country home, well and septic certificates may also  be needed

 

Identity Info:

  • Full address (with  postal code) of the property
  • Name, address and telephone number of your solicitor/notary/lawyer
  • Driver’s license, passport or other government-issued photo ID, SIN # (copy needed)
  • Provide proof or confirmation of your down payment:
  • Savings/investments statement from  within the last 90 days
  • Gift letter will be required if you are receiving compensation from  a friend or relative for your down payment
  • Copy of any  other asset (liquid  or other) such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
  • If you have recently sold another home remember to bring the sale  agreement
  • Confirm your current income and employment:
  • Two or more of your most recent pay slips  or pay stubs from your employer
  • Formal letter of employment from  your employer (may be required)
  • Proof of any  other income from  all other sources (inheritance, freelance income)
  • Copy of your T4 Tax form  or T1 General
  • Copy of your Notice of Assessment (NOA) from  the last 2 years.
  • The accepted Agreement of Purchase or Sale
  • Copy of your recent mortgage statement and recent property tax  bill/statement
  • Current homeowner insurance policy
  • A description of the property from  the Purchase Agreement or Property Tax Statement
  • You will require from your financial institution
  • A void  cheque or your financial institution to print out your bank account/transit number
  • Tip: Bank or financial statements must always show your name, account number, and dates to be acceptable

 

This all seems like a lot but you will be guided through this process from start to finish

Feb 13, 2020