Process Guide

What Documents Are Required?

Most FHA borrowers need government ID, Social Security number, recent paystubs, W-2s, bank statements, and details about debts and the property. Gift funds, self-employment, or credit events add paperwork — gathering docs early is the fastest path to clear to close.

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Core FHA Document Checklist

Start here for a standard W-2 FHA purchase.

{[ ["Identity", "Driver's license or passport and Social Security number."], ["Income", "30 days of paystubs and typically two years of W-2s."], ["Assets", "Two months of bank/asset statements with all pages."], ["Housing history", "Landlord contact or mortgage statements as applicable."], ["Contract package", "Purchase agreement, addenda, and earnest money proof once under contract."] ].map(([title, desc], idx) => (

))}

Extra Documents for Special Situations

  • Self-employed: tax returns, K-1s, YTD profit and loss
  • Gift funds: gift letter, donor statements, transfer proof
  • Bankruptcy or short sale: discharge/settlement docs and explanation
  • Divorce or support: decrees and payment evidence
  • Large deposits: source documentation for any big transfers

Upload Clean Files

  • Include every page of bank statements — even blank ones
  • Avoid cropped photos of documents when possible
  • Explain large deposits before you are asked
  • Keep employer names consistent across forms
  • Update paystubs if your file spans a new pay cycle

How We Collect Documents

A clear checklist beats a scavenger hunt.

{[ ["Issue your personalized list", "Based on income and transaction type."], ["Secure upload", "Send docs through our preferred channel — not random email threads."], ["Pre-review", "We catch missing pages before underwriting does."], ["Condition sweep", "Only ask for what is still truly needed."] ].map(([t, d], i) => (

Step {i + 1}

))}

Keep Exploring

Related guides to help you compare options and move toward pre-approval.

FHA Gift Funds

Gift letter and donor documentation rules.

FHA Manual Underwriting

When AUS refers and compensating factors keep the file alive.

Who Qualifies for FHA Financing?

Full FHA qualification snapshot.

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