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Essential Mortgage Application Checklist (2026)

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Personal Identification & KYC

  • Valid Photo ID: A clear copy of your International Passport, Driver’s License, or National Identity Card (NIN).
  • Proof of Address: A recent utility bill (electricity or water) from the last three months. Ensure the address matches your ID.
  • Passport Photographs: Usually four recent identical color photographs.
  • Birth Certificate: Or a formal declaration of age. 

Proof of Income & Employment 

  • Letter of Introduction: A formal letter from your employer confirming your job title, salary, and employment status.
  • Payslips: Most recent 3 to 6 months of official payslips.
  • Bank Statements: Personal account statements for the last 6 to 12 months showing consistent salary inflow.
  • Tax Clearance Certificate: Evidence of personal income tax payment for the last 3 years.
  • For Self-Employed: Business registration (CAC) documents, 3 years of audited accounts, and tax returns. 

Property Documentation

  • Offer Letter: A formal letter of sale from the property developer or vendor.
  • Title Documents: A clear copy of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), Deed of Assignment, or Registered Conveyance.
  • Approved Building Plans: Certified copies of architectural drawings and site plans.
  • Valuation Report: An assessment of the property’s current market value by an approved estate surveyor. 

Mortgage-Specific Requirements

  • NHF Evidence: For 6% interest loans, provide your NHF contribution passbook or evidence of at least 6 months of continuous contribution.
  • Equity Contribution: Evidence that you have saved your down payment (typically 10% to 30% of the property value).
  • Credit Report: A clean report from a licensed credit bureau showing no outstanding defaults. 

Special Requirements for Diaspora Applicants

  • Proof of Residency: Valid work permit or residence visa in your country of stay.
  • Foreign Bank Statements: At least 6 months of statements from your international bank.