- Social Security number or an individual taxpayer identification number
- Home addresses for at least the past two yearsr
- Divorce settlement papers, if applicable
- Account numbers, current names and balances for checking, savings, money market, retirement and credit card accounts.
- The address of your bank branch.
- The most recent three months of checking and savings account statements
- Your most recent pay stubs, W-2s or other proof of employment and income
- The most recent two years of federal income tax returns.
- Evidence of any other income you receive such as child support orders or Social Security award letters.
- Balance sheets and tax returns, if you’re self-employed.
- Gift letters, if you’re using gifts from your parents, other relatives or an organization helping you cover the down payment or closing costs (These letters must state that the money is a gift and will not have to be repaid.)
- Canceled checks for rent or utility bill payments to demonstrate payment history.
- Information on all other consumer debts such as credit cards, car loans, student loans, department store credit cards, furniture loans, etc.