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Universal Documents (All Programs)
Government-issued photo ID:Driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Must be current (not expired).
Bank statements — reserves and down payment verification:Most recent 2 months of statements for all accounts you’ll use to show down payment and reserves. ALL pages of each statement — page 3 of 6 is not acceptable without pages 1–6. Account holder name, account number, and institution name must be visible.
Property information:Address, purchase price, property type (SFR, condo, 2-4 unit). If under contract: copy of executed purchase agreement.
Bank Statement Loan Documents
Bank statements — income documentation:12 or 24 months of personal and/or business bank statements. All pages of each month’s statement. All accounts used (can’t use Account A for some months and Account B for others without a clear explanation). Statements must show the account holder name and account number on every page.
Business statements: All business accounts that receive revenue. Transfers between personal and business accounts should be consistently explained (avoid co-mingling where possible).
Personal statements: If using personal deposits as primary income documentation, all personal accounts receiving income.
CPA expense certification letter (strongly recommended):Prepared by your licensed CPA. Certifies the actual expense ratio for your business type based on P&L and tax records. Must include: CPA name, license number, signature, your business name, and the certified expense ratio with supporting basis.
Self-employment documentation (2-year history):Business license with 2-year effective date, OR prior 2 years of federal tax returns showing Schedule C/K-1 income, OR signed CPA letter confirming 2-year independent business history.
DSCR Loan Documents
Property information:Property address, purchase price, property type (SFR, 2–4 unit, condo, STR).
Income documentation:If tenant in place: signed current lease agreement showing monthly rent, lease term, and tenant/landlord names.
If vacant: no lease needed — appraiser performs market rent analysis.
If STR: no prior hosting history needed — appraiser performs market STR income analysis.
No personal income documents.No bank statements for income purposes. No 1099 forms. No tax return. No W-2.
Reserves verification:2 months of bank/investment statements showing reserves available (separate from down payment).
1099 Loan Documents
1099 forms — all payers:12 or 24 months of 1099-NEC and/or 1099-MISC forms from every client who paid you. Keep all 1099 forms in organized files by year. If a client paid you but didn’t issue a 1099 (under $600 threshold), those payments are typically excluded from qualifying income.
Self-employment documentation:2-year independent contractor history: prior tax returns showing Schedule C income, OR signed client contracts spanning 2+ years, OR CPA letter confirming duration.
No bank statements for income analysis.(Bank statements are needed for reserves verification, not income qualification.)
Asset Utilization Loan Documents
Asset account statements:2–3 months of statements for every qualifying account: checking, savings, brokerage, IRA, 401(k), money market. All pages. All accounts.
Key: Statements must show current balances, account holder name, and account number. Partial statements or screenshots from online banking portals that don’t show the full statement are not acceptable.
Income documentation (if applicable):Social Security benefit letter (current year award letter).
Pension statement (current year benefit letter showing monthly payment).
Schedule E or lease agreements for rental income from other properties.
No tax return or W-2 required.
Common Documentation Mistakes to Avoid
Missing statement pages:Bank and brokerage statements are multi-page documents. “Page 3 of 6” on the footer means you need all 6 pages. If you provide only page 1, the document is incomplete.
Bank statements with unexplained large deposits:Recent large wire transfers (inheritance, property sale proceeds, business distribution) need source documentation — prior account statement, wire transfer confirmation, or settlement statement showing where the funds came from.
Business and personal accounts co-mingled:If you transfer between personal and business accounts frequently, the loan officer needs to understand the flow to avoid double-counting. Organize your statement presentation before submitting.
Stale asset statements:Statements must be dated within 60–90 days of application. A brokerage statement from 6 months ago showing a different balance isn’t usable.
Unsigned or undated CPA letter:The CPA expense certification must include the CPA’s signature, license number, and date to be acceptable.
The Pre-Application Document Prep Timeline
30 days before applying:Pull and organize 24 months of bank statements. Have CPA prepare the expense certification letter.
15 days before applying:Confirm all asset account statements are current (within 60 days). Confirm reserves are in verifiable accounts.
Day of application:Submit complete document package: statements (all pages), ID, CPA letter, self-employment documentation, property information.
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The DSCR Pre-Offer Checklist
For DSCR investment property, the document checklist is simpler — but the pre-offer analysis checklist is more important:
Before making any offer:Confirmed county effective property tax rate (from county appraisal district website)
Texas: confirmed homestead exemption status (from DCAD, HCAD, or relevant CAD)
Florida: obtained actual insurance quote from licensed FL carrier (not national estimator)
HOA confirmed (if condo or townhome): actual monthly dues amount
Mbanc preliminary PITIA estimate: P&I + taxes + insurance + HOA = PITIA
Qualifying rent researched: comparable active leases, PM company confirmation
DSCR preliminary calculation: qualifying rent ÷ estimated PITIA
Program confirmed: standard (≥ 1.00 at 80% LTV) or no-ratio (0.75–0.99 at 70% LTV)
Capital confirmed: down payment + closing costs + reserves all in verifiable accounts
Running this checklist before making an offer prevents the scenario of being under contract and deep into due diligence before discovering the DSCR doesn’t qualify.
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Handling Large Deposits: Source Documentation Guide
Non-QM underwriters review bank statements for large, unexplained deposits — wire transfers, cash deposits, or other unusual items that don’t match the expected deposit pattern for the stated income source.
What triggers source documentation requests:– A single deposit equal to 25%+ of the average monthly deposit level
– A large wire transfer from an unfamiliar account
– Cash deposits appearing on statements (typically flagged regardless of amount)
– A recent large balance increase with no corresponding income documentation
How to document common large deposit sources:Business sale proceeds: asset sale agreement, wire transfer confirmation, prior account statement showing the funds before transfer.
Inheritance: estate documentation, executor letter, prior account statement.
Property sale: settlement statement (HUD-1 or CD).
Retirement distribution: 1099-R or retirement account statement showing withdrawal.
Gift: gift letter from donor, donor bank statement showing withdrawal, your account showing receipt.
The practical advice:If you have a large deposit in your recent bank statements that doesn’t correspond to normal income, document the source before applying. A proactive explanation with documentation closes the underwriting condition in one round rather than going back and forth.
Timeline Variations by Program
Standard bank statement: 21–27 days.Documentation is the primary variable. Complete 24-month statements submitted on Day 1: fastest track.
DSCR: 21–28 days.Appraisal turnaround is the timeline driver. Market-specific. High-demand appraisal markets (Florida, Dallas) sometimes extend to 28–32 days.
1099 loan: 21–25 days.Typically faster than bank statement because document review is simpler — the 1099 forms are the complete income picture.
Asset utilization: 24–32 days.Asset documentation review is more thorough than income review. Large asset portfolios with multiple accounts, recent transfers, or trust structure require additional verification time.
STR DSCR: 28–35 days.STR market income analysis adds 7–10 days to standard DSCR timeline.
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