Loan Application Checklist

The following information is typically needed when applying for a mortgage.

Purchase Contract and Property Information

  • Copy of the sales contract
  • Mailing address and property description
  • Plans and specifications (new construction only)

Personal Information

  • Social Insurance Number
  • Marital Status
  • Number and ages of dependants
  • Current address and telephone numbers
  • Addresses for the past few years
  • Current housing expenses (rent, mortgage, insurance, taxes)
  • Name and address of landlord or current mortgage holder for past two years

Employment History and Income

  • Two years of employment history, with complete details of each job
  • Recent pay stubs and two years of T4 forms
  • Complete tax returns and financial statements if self-employed
  • Proof of other income

Assets

  • Complete information on all bank and money market accounts
  • Two months of bank statements
  • Current values of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments
  • Vested interest in retirement funds
  • Value of life insurance
  • Information on vehicles you own
  • Information on real estate you won
  • Value of significant personal property you won

Liabilities and Debts

  • Itemized list of all current debts (loans, credit cards and other bills)
  • Written explanation for past credit problems
  • Full detail of bankruptcy during the last seven years

Fees

  • Credit report and appraisal fees

Please note the following list is to be used as a guide. The items on this list may not pertain to your situation and will not be required, just as there may be items you require that are not on this list.