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Loan Type Today
30 yr fixed 5.88%
15 yr fixed 5.57%
5/1 ARM 5.57%
30 yr fixed jumbo 6.16%
5/1 jumbo ARM 5.76%

Requirements to Apply for a Mortgage

In order for Realty Corporation of America Mortgage Services and Transcontinental Lending Group to assist you, the following information is required before we can obtain a loan approval.   Kindly note that the more information we have, the easier it is for us to make sure you get the absolutely lowest rate and best terms available.

  • Social Security Number, for borrower and co-borrower if any
  • Employment History
    For the last two years, employment dates, addresses, salary.
    Current pay stubs or W-2 forms.
  • Check and Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit
    Location of bank accounts, account numbers and balances;
    Address of bank if out of town
    Last 3 months' statements
  • Stocks, Bonds, and Investment Accounts
    Broker's name and address, description of stocks, bonds, etc.
    Last 3 months' statements or copies of stock certificates
  • Life Insurance Policies
    Insurance company, policy number, face amount, cash value, if any
  • Retirement Plan
    Approximate vested interest value
    Copy of latest statement
  • Automobiles
    Make and model of automobiles, their resale value
  • Other Assets
    Market value of personal and household property
  • Liabilities and Other Non-Mortgage Debt
    Creditors names, addresses, account numbers
    Monthly payments and balances

In addition to the foregoing, the following information may also be required:

If you're self-employed

  • Two years tax returns, profit and loss statements, both company and personal if separate.
  • Current balance sheet and profit and loss statement if more than two months into the new fiscal year, signed by CPA.
  • If you have income from:
  • Commission
  • Overtime
  • Bonus
  • Partnership
  • Rental Property
  • Trust
  • Notes Receivable
  • Interest/Dividends

You'll need two years' personal federal tax returns

If employed in family business

  • Personal federal income tax returns and all schedules for the past two years

If divorced or separated

  • Complete executed divorce decree and settlement agreement
  • Payment history of alimony/child support over the past 12 months, if it is a financial obligation.
  • If you choose to have this be considered as part of your income (you don't have to), be prepared to provide 12 months canceled checks or bank statements reflecting income deposits.

If you own real estate

  • Name and address of all mortgage lenders for the past 24 months, account numbers, monthly payments and balances

If you've sold your home but not closed

  • A copy of the sales contract

If you've sold your home, closed, and you will use the proceeds for your new down payment:

  • A copy of the HUD-1 Uniform Settlement Statement

If you rent

  • Contact information for your landlord

If you are purchasing a home

  • Purchase sales contract or offer to purchase and all addenda
  • Furnish contract with original signatures of buyer and seller

If a source of your down payment is a gift:

  • Name, address and relationship of donor.
  • Gift funds will be verified in both the donor and recipient's accounts.
    Note: Not all loan programs allow gifts to be part of your down payment.

For FHA Financing

  • Evidence of Social Security Number and photo identification

For VA Financing

  • DD214 and Certificate of Eligibility