01/04/2022
While USDA loan prequalifications are based on estimates, preapproval deals with the actual documents and exact figures. Once preapproved, you know exactly how much of a home you can afford and home sellers have additional confidence in any offer you place.
During USDA loan preapproval, your loan officer will verify all information given in prequalification. Common documents you may need to furnish include:
- Copy of government issued-ID (generally a driver’s license)
- Two years of W-2 statements
- Recent pay stubs
- Bank statements
- Two years of tax returns for self-employment income
- Social Security awards letters
Once you have been preapproved for a USDA loan, you are well on your way to becoming a homeowner; however, it is important to remember that being preapproved does not guarantee a home loan. There are usually conditions that follow preapproval, which must be met for your underwriter to approve your USDA loan.
Learn more at www.usdaloans.com.