Home Loan: Checklist For Borrowers 19. November 2015 Administrator Home Loans (0) More and more homebuyers are considering credit unions for their home loan needs. A credit union is more considerate towards the financial needs of its members. Thus, it offers loans at competitive interest rates and easy repayment options. The procedure is very simple, quick and requires least paper work.Here is a checklist you need to consider before applying for a home loan.Documents: You may be required to provide some legal and financial documents to apply for home loan through credit union. These documents include:Sale Agreement: Before you apply for a home loan with your credit union, it is requisite to have the sale agreement or evidence of deposit. You will need to provide the registered title and location of the relevant property for the pre-approval procedure. Salary Verification Letter: Whether you are a salaried person or self-employed, you need to provide your salary and income verification letter. You need to furnish pay stubs for at least a month’s period for the loan. You also need to attach the recent W-2 statements. Tax Returns: To apply for the home loan, the credit union requires you to provide your completed tax returns including schedules and statements. You need to offer certificate of payment of taxes. ID proof: You must add a copy of your date of birth certificates along with other ID proofs, as they are crucial for the verification of the identity.Attach Credit Report: Your credit score is an important deciding factor, as it will determine the amount of loan that you can borrow from the credit union and the rate of interest that you will have to pay. Check your credit file before applying for the home loan.Assess your ability to repay: Failure to pay the loan amount can lead to penalties and it will have adverse effect on your credit score. Make sure you have the ability and a steady source of income to ensure that you can repay the amount. Choose the right loan period: Depending upon your budget, choose your loan period. If you choose a longer period, you may have to pay less every month, but the rate of interest may be higher, so decide the loan period accordingly.Compare the prices: While applying for a home loan, you need to pay initial valuation and legal fee, which is included in APR, so compare the costs and fee to get the best deals. We, at Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union provide home loans at affordable interest rates. For more information, visit us at 3305 E. Elms Rd., Killeen, TX 76542 or call at (254) 690 – 2274.