All applications have the same purpose to gauge whether a potential borrower is financially stable enough to pay back a home loan. Mortgage lenders will also require you to provide documentation that corroborates your financial background.
The Uniform Residential Loan Application includes the following sections.
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Consider things like whether you have a lot of cash on hand.