Prepare four groups of documents: identity, income, account activity and deposit evidence. Use the checklist below to organise your application, then follow your lender’s current list for the exact documents, statement periods and accepted formats.
Build one application folder
| Folder | Documents to discuss with your lender |
|---|---|
| Identity | Identification, address evidence and PPSN evidence |
| Income | Recent payslips and any required employer or Revenue documents |
| Accounts and commitments | Current-account, savings and borrowing statements as requested |
| Deposit | Savings records and evidence for any gift or other contribution |
Requirements are not identical across lenders. For example, AIB publishes its own mortgage checklist, including a salary certificate and recent payslips for relevant employed applicants. Self-employment, variable income, overseas accounts or a change in employment can require additional evidence. Ask about your circumstances before assembling an incomplete pack.
Check the files before sending them
- Confirm the date range and include every page of each requested statement.
- Use legible documents in the format accepted by the lender.
- Check that names and addresses are consistent; explain genuine differences.
- List transfers between your own accounts so you can explain them if asked.
- Keep a simple record of what you submitted and what remains outstanding.
As an organisational example, name a file by applicant, account and statement month. This is a filing suggestion, not a lender requirement. Send sensitive financial documents only through the channel your lender or broker confirms; do not upload them to a general information website.
Documents ready does not mean the mortgage is final
An organised application helps the assessment, but approval in principle is not the end of the purchase process. The CCPC describes later stages including the formal loan offer, property checks, contracts, insurance and mortgage drawdown. Ask which conditions remain and when documents may need refreshing.
Before signing contracts, speak with your solicitor and lender about the requirements for your transaction. A change of job, new borrowing or a change in the purchase can affect what information they need. Keep the application accurate rather than relying on an earlier snapshot of your finances.
A document index that exposes gaps
- Income. List each requested payslip, salary certificate or income document with its period and status.
- Accounts. Check that each requested statement period is complete and identify unexplained transfers for your own records.
- Submission. Use the lender's secure upload route and retain a checklist of files sent; do not email sensitive records to an unverified address.
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