Real estateRequired Documents for a Bank Mortgage Application

Required Documents for a Bank Mortgage Application

When applying for a loan from the bank, they must conduct certain checks to ensure they can lend you money while verifying that you are not already over-indebted. For this, you must comply with the following rules:

  • The debt-to-income ratio must not exceed 33% of your net income.
  • A minimum down payment of 10% of the property price is required.
  • A stable professional situation is preferred, ideally a permanent employment contract (CDI).
  • It is essential to maintain a healthy financial history: avoid taking too many consumer loans, excessive gambling, and accumulating unpaid debts.

For this purpose, the bank will ask you for several official documents, here they are:

Identity

  • Identity card
  • A proof of address

Professional Situation

  • An employment contract
  • The last 3 pay slips
  • The December pay slip from the previous year
  • The last 2 tax returns
  • Proof of bonuses

Existing Assets

  • Recent savings account statements
  • A statement of your employee savings
  • The last 3 statements from all current accounts

If you own other real estate properties, the bank may request:

  • The property tax for your primary residence
  • The amortization schedule of all current loans (real estate and consumer)
  • A rental value assessment of your properties (to be obtained from a real estate agent)

At the end…

  • The signed purchase agreement for the property for which you wish to take out a loan