When it comes to buying a home in Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding communities, many do not know what is actually involved. From how much of a down payment you need to your credit score, numerous would-be buyers hold off as they do not think they will qualify. 

But that shouldn't stop you this year as the KG Home Team will walk you through everything you need, including the factors mentioned above, and these 5 documents that will be necessary to move forward with your Wilmington DE, Chester County or Delaware County PA home purchase:

Recent paychecks
When determining your ability to take on a mortgage, your Delaware or Pennsylvania lender will want to see proof of income. In most cases, your last two pay stubs will do the trick! In others, they may want as much as two years worth, so be prepared!

Proof of debts
Lenders will also want to know how much you have in debt, including credit cards, student loans and car loans. Leaving any debts out can cause your approval to be delayed or worse, rejected.

Bank statements
Homebuyers are typically required to provide bank statements to their lender as part of the standard procedure. Lenders will check that all income and financial transfers were completed legally.

Pre-approval letter
We have stated in the past that a pre-approval can speed things along, especially when competing with other buyers for your dream home in Wilmington or Newark. This document details how much home you can afford and proves your buying power.

Proof of insurance
After you've put an offer on a home in Greater Wilmington, you will need to provide proof of homeowner's insurance. Printed copies of the policies will do as your lender will need to keep these on file.

Do not let your previous ideas about what is required to purchase a home hold you back this year! The KG Home Team is here to answer any questions you have and walk you through the process as seamlessly as possible! We even offer a FREE Homebuyer E-Guide!

Give us a call today!

Katina Geralis
Wilmington, DE Real Estate Expert
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