The application is used so home loan lenders can gather credit, debt, and income information from a potential borrower. Credit information not only comes from credit cards, but additional mortgages, student loans, car loans, and personal loan. Debt can be calculated from the credit. Income is verified with paycheck stubs, W2s or 1099s, and tax return.
This information helps lenders decide how much money the institution should loan the borrower. The information provided also allows the lender to determine the credit-worthiness or credit history of the borrower. The lender maybe looking for any late payments or overly extended credit, and paid in full accounts.
The form is organized so that someone filling it out can follow the requests. It makes gathering the figures and paperwork a simpler process by breaking it down into small steps.
The application is used to select the choices of mortgages that the borrower can qualify for. Some of the choices are the VA or veteran’s loan and the FHA mortgage backed by the US Federal Housing Authority. It also has a selection of amortizations. Bank Rate offers a free amortization table.