What documents are needed to apply for a mortgage loan?

Lenders typically ask for tax returns, W-2 forms or pay stubs showing income, bank statements, and records of assets and debts when a borrower applies for a mortgage. The lender's underwriter then reviews this financial information along with the credit report to assess the borrower's repayment capacity before approving or declining the loan.

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