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25 Nov

Why Do We Ask for So Many Documents When Pre-Approving Clients

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Posted by: Peter Paley

We put in the work upfront to ensure no surprises when you write an offer on your dream home. Our thorough pre-approval process focuses on income, credit, down payment, existing properties, expenses, and other critical items to set you up for success.

Income Documentation

  • Employed Individuals: Letter of Employment, pay stubs, T4s, and bank statements to confirm deposits.
  • Self-Employed Individuals: T1 Generals, NOAs, SOAs, and, if incorporated, T2 Generals and APFS.
  • Pensioners: T4s, NOAs, pension documents, and bank statements to verify deposits.
  • Parents: CCB statements, children’s DOB information, and bank statements to confirm deposits.

Down Payment Verification

We review up to 90 days of bank statements (30 days for some lenders with 20% down payments). Documents include investment statements, RRSPs, TFSAs, FHSAs, property sale documents, or gift confirmations. Deposits over $3,000 must be sourced.

Credit Review

We pull your credit report to identify and correct inconsistencies, ensuring there are no surprises.

While reviewing all this documentation is time-consuming, it allows us to provide clients and REALTOR® partners with solid, reliable pre-approvals. Unlike others, we prioritize accuracy to avoid heartbreaking situations where financial institutions fail to honor their pre-approvals.

Not all pre-approvals are created equal. Choose the team that works hard upfront to treat your money like their own.