12/02/2023
Five Things You Need To Be Preapproved For A Mortgage
Documents to verify your employment may include: An employment letter with your start date, position and pay (including whether you’re salaried, hourly or receive commission) Two to three pay stubs or bank statements confirming direct deposit Your T4 that verifies employment income and/or your T4A that verifies other income If you’re self-employed, you’ll be asked to provide the last two years of Notice of Assessments from your income tax return, as well as financial statements if you run your own business. In addition to employment income, you also may be able to use: Retirement income, such as CPP or your RRSP Support payments, such as spousal support Rental income Investment income, such as interest payments and dividends Your income is an important factor in your mortgage preapproval as lenders use two ratios to assess your ability to afford a home: Gross Debt Service ratio (GDS) is the percentage of your monthly income that goes toward housing costs. Documentation to prove you have the means to cover the down payment and other costs may include: Bank statements Investment account statements Gift letter, if your down payment is a non-repayable gift from a relative or family member As noted above, you need to prove to your lender that you can carry the costs for your property as well as service any existing debts, including credit card payments and your car loan.
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