About Us About Loans Loan Process Apply now Contact Us


About Stratus Mortgage

Our Company
Our Team
Why Stratus Mortgage
Testimonials

About Loans

Loan Programs
Rates
Mortgage Calculators
Mortgage Glossary

Loan Process

Step 1. Preparation
Step 2. Consultation
Step 3. Application
Step 4. Processing/Approval
Step 5. Closing/Funding

Apply Now

Contact Us

"I have never been disappointed with their (Stratus's) work, and I can't imagine using anyone else."

- Patrick Terry, client, Austin, Texas

Step 1: Preparation

Loan Process Step

Understand your purchase, refinance, construction goal and objectives.

• If purchasing, consider your comfort level for maximum out-of-pocket costs and monthly payment.

• If refinancing, have an understanding of your current rate and consider what you’d like to save monthly on your mortgage payment.

Have a general idea of your current income and assets.
Throughout the loan process, you will need to provide paperwork to verify your income and assets. Gather your recent bank statements, pay stubs and tax returns. Depending on the type of loan program you choose, you might have to provide additional paperwork. Consider building a file with the following:

• Financial statements
• Recent pay stubs
• Tax returns for two years
• Bank and investment statements
• Auto/Boat/Student/House loan statements
• W-2 forms for two years

Consider your credit rating.
Have a general idea of your credit score/rating. We will pull your credit score during Step 3 (Application), so you don’t have to look it up. Be careful with your credit. It is best to hold off on large purchases or applying for additional credit before you have closed your loan. Additionally, we recommend you and your co-borrower refrain from changing jobs during this process. If you cannot hold off on making a large purchase or changing your job status, please Contact Us so we can discuss the consequences of any such changes.

Next Step

Stratus Mortgage, LLC
Terrace VII | 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 450, Austin, TX 78746
brian@stratusmortgage.com | ph. (512) 263-0641 | alt. (866) 710-0641