01Checklist · Before you tour homes

Everything Mike needs to turn a conversation into a letter — usually within a day or two of complete documents.

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Text or call Mike for a 10-minute introGoals, timeline, budget comfort zone. No documents needed yet.Government photo IDDriver's license or passport for every borrower.Most recent 30 days of pay stubsAll jobs, all borrowers.Last two years of W-2sOr 1099s / full tax returns if self-employed or commissioned.Two most recent bank statementsAll pages, even the blank ones — underwriters ask.Retirement or investment statementsIf you plan to use them for down payment or reserves.Gift letter (if family is helping)Mike sends the template; your family signs it.Upload everything through Fairway's secure portalNever email documents and never upload them to this website — it has no upload.Review your pre-approval letter with MikeConfirm the number feels comfortable, not just approved.

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