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Real Estate & Commercial Document Checklist

Incomplete underwriting packages account for over 60% of commercial and real estate loan delays. Attach your verified leases, Schedule E/T12, tax returns, and appraisals directly into your Borrower Document Vault before submitting to lenders.

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What documents are needed for commercial real estate loan pre-underwriting?

A complete commercial real estate (CRE / DSCR) underwriting package requires certified rent rolls and tenant leases, 2 to 3 years of property operating statements (Schedule E or Trailing 12-Month T12), the executed purchase and sale agreement, property tax bills and insurance declarations, personal financial statements (PFS) for all 20%+ guarantors, and 2 years of personal tax returns.

Institutional Benchmarks
Historical T12 Operating Statements2–3 Years / T12Used to calculate baseline Net Operating Income (NOI)
Lease & Rent Roll Verification100% In-PlaceMust verify tenant security deposits and expiration dates
Guarantor Liquidity Reserves6–12 Months Debt ServiceVerified via unencumbered cash/brokerage accounts
Lender Takeaway: Attach documents directly to each checklist item below to automatically organize your borrower file and synchronize with the LendEval Document Vault.
Governing Standard: Federal Reserve Commercial Real Estate Credit Standards & Fannie Mae Multifamily Underwriting Guidelines
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Certified Rent Roll & Tenant Leases
CollateralRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Verifies in-place rental income, lease expiration dates, and unit vacancy.

Underwriter Tip: Provide executed copies of all current leases, tenant security deposits, and renewal terms.
2–3 Years Property Operating Statements (Schedule E / T12)
FinancialsRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Underwriter calculates Net Operating Income (NOI) to determine loan-level DSCR.

Underwriter Tip: Separate capital expenditures (CapEx) from recurring property operating expenses.
Purchase and Sale Agreement or Closing Statement
CollateralRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Establishes purchase price, deposit escrow terms, and financing contingency deadlines.

Underwriter Tip: Ensure buyer entity name matches your borrowing entity or assignment paperwork.
Property Tax Bill & Insurance Dec Page
CollateralRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Verifies annual escrow requirements for taxes, casualty, and flood hazard insurance.

Underwriter Tip: Underwriters use current reassessment figures if acquisition triggers property tax increases.
Personal Financial Statement (PFS) & Liquidity Verification
GuarantorRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Verifies guarantor liquidity reserves (typically 6–12 months of debt service).

Underwriter Tip: Liquid accounts (checking, savings, non-retirement brokerage) carry the most underwriting weight.
2 Years Personal Federal Tax Returns (Form 1040)
Tax ReturnsRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Guarantor global debt-service capacity and verification of reported rental Schedule E income.

Underwriter Tip: Ensure returns are signed and include all Schedule E schedules for other real estate owned.
Entity Articles of Organization & Operating Agreement
EntityRequired

Why Lenders Require It: Confirms the borrowing LLC / Special Purpose Entity (SPE) structure and authorized signers.

Underwriter Tip: Commercial lenders mandate an SPE with certificate of good standing from the state of formation.
Commercial Appraisal Report or Valuation Assessment
CollateralConditional

Why Lenders Require It: Determines As-Is and Stabilized market value to verify LTV loan-to-value limits.

Underwriter Tip: If purchasing, lender-ordered appraisal must appraise at or above the contract purchase price.
Capital Improvement Budget / Property Condition Report
CollateralConditional

Why Lenders Require It: Required for value-add repositioning, renovations, or properties with deferred maintenance.

Underwriter Tip: Include itemized contractor bids with timeline and projected post-renovation rents.
Environmental Due Diligence (Phase I ESA or Questionnaire)
CollateralConditional

Why Lenders Require It: Verifies the property is free of hazardous material contamination or underground tanks.

Underwriter Tip: Mandatory for commercial properties with past automotive, industrial, or dry-cleaner uses.

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