When applying for a VA loan, you will have to fill out a loan application, the back up the information on the application with supporting documentation. 

 

All VA loan applicants need to provide the lender with:

• Photo ID
• VA Certificate of Eligibility
• Last 30-days of pay stubs
• Past two-years W2's (or 1099's)
• Past two-years Federal Tax Returns
• Checking and savings accounts statements for the past two months (all pages - real statements, not printouts)
• Most recent statements for other assets such as bonds, stocks, or  401k

 

VA Purchase loans

• Copy of your purchase agreement
• Your Realtor's contact information
• If condo or town home - association name and contact information
• Proof of homeowners insurance

VA Refinance loans

• Current mortgage statement
• Proof of home owners insurance

 

Common Misc Documents

• Certified copy of divorce papers
• Proof of receipt of child support or alimony
• Bankruptcy papers, including discharge notice
• Proof of foreclosure date (Sheriff Certificate of Sale)
• Proof of large deposits on bank statements

Depending on many other factors, you may need to prove and provide addition documentation.