Hardest Hit Document Checklist

Date: ______Name: ______

Phone #:______Email: ______

Review the document list below. Circle the documents that pertain to your application and submit them to Genesis within 3 to 4 business days.

Income

  • Signed and Dated Pre-Hardship Federal tax return including W2 all Schedules documenting income in the year prior to your hardship date
  • Signed and Dated Hardship Federal tax return including W2s all schedules
  • Last 2 months proof of income(weekly: 9 paystubs; Bi-weekly: 5 pay stubs; Semi-monthly: 4 pay stubs) all consecutive dates.
  • If unemployed - current unemployment income documentation - can be verified by letter a or print out showing GROSS benefits from Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
  • If Self-Employed - last 2 complete quarters or 6 months of Profit & Loss Statements
  • Social Security Income (Provide Award Letter or Recent Statement)
  • Pension/Retirement Income (Provide Award Letter or Recent Statement)
  • Rental Income (Provide Rental Agreement, statements and Receipts)
  • Workman's Compensation/Temporary Disability (Provide Award Letter)
  • Child Support/Alimony (Provide Court Ordered Document Indicating Payment of or Receipt of Child Support and/or Alimony)
  • Annuities/Dividends (Provide Most Recent Statement for all Accounts)
  • Other (Please provide explanation)

Identification (Cannot be expired)

  • Illinois Driver’s License
  • Illinois State ID
  • US Passport

Mortgage/Property

  • Most recent monthly mortgage statement for both 1st and 2nd mortgages (can include past due balance)
  • Trust Agreement, if applicable
  • Property tax bill or print out from the county tax assessor's office or treasurer's office with current tax amount if paid separately (i.e. not escrowed)
  • Proof of Homeowner Association Dues/Assessments/Condo Fees if applicable

Assets

  • Last 2 month's bank statements for all checking and savings accounts of the borrow/co-borrower (all pages- even blank pages)

Other, If Applicable

  1. Death certificate of Deceased Borrower/Co-Borrower/Title Holder
  2. Divorce Decree Between Borrower/Co-Borrower/Title Holders
  3. Military Active Duty Assignment Documents
  4. 3rdParty Authorization Form

Training Requirements

Go to: then click “Worried About Losing Your Home,” then click “Hardest Hit Training”

  • Certificate of Completion for Financial Recovery Parts 1 & 2 - Online Training Courses

Please submit all requested documents to us within 3 to 4 business days. Below are the options to submit your documentation:

1)Drop off at Office: Genesis Housing Development Corp: 7735 South Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

2)Fax: 773-994-6673 Attn: Annette Conti – Hardest Hit

3)Email:

When your file is complete we will send it to IHDA. Incomplete files will not be submitted.