Document Checklist

When applying for a mortgage, there are certain documents you need to provide. This guide outlines the required documents.

  1. Application Form
  • Fully completed (pages 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) and Signed (pages 7 & 8)                     
  1. Photo Identification & Proof of Address     
  • Current valid passport (must be in date and signed) or
  • Current valid Irish, UK or European drivers Licence (must be in date and signed)
  • Current Utility Bill or Bank Statement showing name and address
  1. Employment & Income Documents

         (a) For Employee’s

  • Attached Salary Certificate (stamped and signed by your employer)
  • Employment Detail Summary (EDS)

       Go to https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/end-of-year-process/employment-detail-summary.aspx

  • Last 3 month’s payslip’s (if paid weekly or fortnightly must show full 3 months)                                      
  • If a tenant, evidence of rental payments or copy of tenancy agreement                                        
  • If you require a work permit/visa to work in Ireland, we require a copy of your IRP (Irish Residence Permit) – Stamp 4 Card (front and back).

         (b) For Self Employed

  • Last 3 Revenue Form 11’s and Chapter 4 confirmations                                  
  • Tax Clearance Certificate (business & personal) or confirmation from your accountant that tax affairs (business & personal) are fully up to date and that no significant changes have occurred in the business since the date of the last accounts.
  • Last 3 years Audited/Trading accounts                                      
  • Landlords – copies of tenancy agreement.
  1. Financial Statements           
  • Last 6 months continuous Current Account Bank Statements                                                       
  • Last 6 months continuous Savings Account statements                       
  • Last 6 months continuous Credit Card statements (if applicable)
  • Last 6 months continuous Loan statements (if applicable)                                      
  • Last 6 months continuous Revolut statements (if applicable)
  • Last 12 months Mortgage Statements (if applicable)
  • Separation or Divorce agreement (if applicable)  
  • If you have lived abroad within the past 3 years or have a bank account outside Ireland we require a foreign credit check from the relevant country in English
  1. When proposed mortgage is for a New Home, with stage payments or “self build” the following documentation is required:           
  • Costings template completed by Engineer or Architect         
  • Copy of (a) plans, (b) site map, (c) full and final planning permission                               
  • Architects interim program sent as required
  • Copy of architect/engineers’ professional indemnity insurance                                                                                              
  • Certificate of compliance with planning permission

         Very Important to Note

       Until such time as your Mortgage is drawn down you must do the following:-

  • Continue to Save
  • Remain in current employment
  • Don’t enter into any new financial commitments
  • Advise of any changes in your circumstances which may affect your application

       Please insure that you continue to keep statements and payslip’s as lenders may request them at any stage.

  1. Application Form
  • Fully completed (pages 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) and Signed (pages 7 & 8)                     
  1. Photo Identification & Proof of Address     
  • Current valid passport (must be in date and signed) or
  • Current valid Irish, UK or European drivers Licence (must be in date and signed)
  • Current Utility Bill or Bank Statement showing name and address
  1. Employment & Income Documents

         (a) For Employee’s

  • Attached Salary Certificate (stamped and signed by your employer)
  • Employment Detail Summary (EDS)

       Go to https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/end-of-year-process/employment-detail-summary.aspx

  • Last 3 month’s payslip’s (if paid weekly or fortnightly must show full 3 months)                                      
  • If a tenant, evidence of rental payments or copy of tenancy agreement                                        
  • If you require a work permit/visa to work in Ireland, we require a copy of your IRP (Irish Residence Permit) – Stamp 4 Card (front and back).

         (b) For Self Employed

  • Last 3 Revenue Form 11’s and Chapter 4 confirmations                                  
  • Tax Clearance Certificate (business & personal) or confirmation from your accountant that tax affairs (business & personal) are fully up to date and that no significant changes have occurred in the business since the date of the last accounts.
  • Last 3 years Audited/Trading accounts                                      
  • Landlords – copies of tenancy agreement.
  1. Financial Statements           
  • Last 6 months continuous Current Account Bank Statements                                                       
  • Last 6 months continuous Savings Account statements                       
  • Last 6 months continuous Credit Card statements (if applicable)
  • Last 6 months continuous Loan statements (if applicable)                                      
  • Last 6 months continuous Revolut statements (if applicable)
  • Last 12 months Mortgage Statements (if applicable)
  • Separation or Divorce agreement (if applicable)  
  • If you have lived abroad within the past 3 years or have a bank account outside Ireland we require a foreign credit check from the relevant country in English
  1. When proposed mortgage is for a New Home, with stage payments or “self build” the following documentation is required:           
  • Costings template completed by Engineer or Architect         
  • Copy of (a) plans, (b) site map, (c) full and final planning permission                               
  • Architects interim program sent as required
  • Copy of architect/engineers’ professional indemnity insurance                                                                                              
  • Certificate of compliance with planning permission

         Very Important to Note

       Until such time as your Mortgage is drawn down you must do the following:-

  • Continue to Save
  • Remain in current employment
  • Don’t enter into any new financial commitments
  • Advise of any changes in your circumstances which may affect your application

       Please insure that you continue to keep statements and payslip’s as lenders may request them at any stage.