Lenders have their different underwriting criteria for loan submission, analysis and approval. The process is used to determine risk, the likelihood of debt repayment, the value of collateral and the applicable return the lender requires for the file. Providing the funding source with documentation supportive of the loan request in terms of the property, its ability to support the requested debt, its market value, borrower's financial strength, experience, exit strategy for the lender to eventually get its money out of the property, etc, helps the process. Lenders rely on the cooperation of borrowers to supply documents to help them make an informed decision to approve or deny the loan. Delays in providing documents can lengthen the underwriting time frame; although conditional loan approval can sometimes be granted contingent upon subsequent submission of the documents, verification of the information or third party reports to substantiate value, income, risk, etc. 

At a minimum the following documents may be required:-

Executive Summary

Business Plan

Personal Financial Statement (all borrowers)

Three years personal tax returns (all borrowers)

3 yrs Profit and Loss Statements

Year to Date P&L

5 - 10 Years Pro Forma 

Management Resumes

Rent Roll

Appraisal

Credit Report Authorization

Property/Site Photographs

Purchase Contract

REO Schedule

Sources and Uses

Project Budget

Feasibility Study

Phase 1 Environment Site Report