What will the lender and my lawyer ask me for?

What you get. Answer 5 short questions about your situation and get a personalised list drawn from 16 possible documents, each with a one-line reason it is on the list. The list can include: Two pieces of government identification, at least one with a photo; Recent pay stubs and a letter of employment; Two years of T1 returns and Notices of Assessment, plus business financial statements; Pension, investment and other income statements; Ninety days of bank statements showing the down payment; Signed gift letter from the giver, and the giver's bank statement showing the transfer; Home Buyers' Plan or FHSA withdrawal forms and confirmation from your financial institution; Firm agreement of sale for your current home, and a bridge loan approval if the dates do not line up.