{"id":801,"date":"2025-12-01T15:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/?p=801"},"modified":"2025-12-01T15:33:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:33:36","slug":"paystubs-for-loan-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Paystubs Are Required for Loan Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When getting a loan for a home, car, education, or personal use, one document is almost always needed: a recent <strong>paystub<\/strong>. With <a title=\"paystubs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/paystub-generator\">paystubs<\/a>, lenders can determine how much, if any, income is stable and can be used for repayment. It would be unreasonable for lenders to provide a loan to consumers without looking at income documentation, especially a paystub.<\/p>\n<p>In the absence of paystubs, loans become more difficult or even impossible to approve.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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to assess.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#In_contrast_to_paystubs_why_are_statements_of_accounts_not_enough\" title=\"In contrast to paystubs, why are statements of accounts not enough?\">In contrast to paystubs, why are statements of accounts not enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#What_Loans_Require_Paystubs\" title=\"What Loans Require Paystubs?\">What Loans Require Paystubs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Tips_to_Improve_Loan_Approval_With_Paystubs\" title=\"Tips to Improve Loan Approval With Paystubs\">Tips to Improve Loan Approval With Paystubs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Are_Online_Paystubs_Accepted_for_Loans\" title=\"Are Online Paystubs Accepted for Loans?\">Are Online Paystubs Accepted for Loans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Why_do_applications_for_loans_and_mortgages_require_paystubs\" title=\"Why do applications for loans and mortgages require paystubs?\">Why do applications for loans and mortgages require paystubs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Why_do_lenders_take_the_most_risk_out_of_all_the_points_provided_to_them_on_a_paystub\" title=\"Why do lenders take the most risk, out of all the points provided to them on a paystub?\">Why do lenders take the most risk, out of all the points provided to them on a paystub?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Why_do_lenders_trust_paystubs_more_than_bank_statements_for_income_verification\" title=\"Why do lenders trust paystubs more than bank statements for income verification?\">Why do lenders trust paystubs more than bank statements for income verification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#How_recent_must_my_paystubs_be_for_a_typical_loan_application\" title=\"How recent must my paystubs be for a typical loan application?\">How recent must my paystubs be for a typical loan application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#I_am_self-employed_or_a_gig_worker_What_documentation_can_I_use_instead_of_paystubs\" title=\"I am self-employed or a gig worker. What documentation can I use instead of paystubs?\">I am self-employed or a gig worker. What documentation can I use instead of paystubs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Do_US_and_Canadian_lenders_accept_paystubs_created_by_an_online_service\" title=\"Do U.S. and Canadian lenders accept paystubs created by an online service?\">Do U.S. and Canadian lenders accept paystubs created by an online service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#What_are_the_paystub-related_errors_lenders_see_the_most_that_cause_delays_or_declines_in_the_loans_they_are_trying_to_provide\" title=\"What are the paystub-related errors lenders see the most that cause delays or declines in the loans they are trying to provide?\">What are the paystub-related errors lenders see the most that cause delays or declines in the loans they are trying to provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#Does_the_income_verification_process_differ_for_lenders_in_Canada_to_those_in_the_United_States\" title=\"Does the income verification process differ for lenders in Canada to those in the United States?\">Does the income verification process differ for lenders in Canada to those in the United States?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_take_a_look_at_what_lenders_use_paystubs_to_assess\"><\/span>Let\u2019s take a look at what lenders use paystubs to assess.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lenders use paystubs to verify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thread of gross monthly income<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Itemized net take-home pay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stability of employment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Record of tax deductions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment frequency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lenders use this information to determine if loans can be paid back without major financial consequences.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a title=\"create paystubs now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/paystub-generator\"><button class=\"customer__cta\" type=\"\">Generate Your Stub Now!<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_contrast_to_paystubs_why_are_statements_of_accounts_not_enough\"><\/span>In contrast to paystubs, why are statements of accounts not enough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bank statements are a poor substitute for <a title=\"employment paystubs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/\"><strong>employment paystubs<\/strong><\/a>. They can show one\u2019s income, however they can not show income sources. With paystubs, pay sources are clearly outlined:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who paid you<\/li>\n<li>What was the pay period<\/li>\n<li>How much was paid in tax deductions<\/li>\n<li>What is the net pay after tax deductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Paystubs have become the most trusted income verification documents because of this. They are essential for loans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Loans_Require_Paystubs\"><\/span>What Loans Require Paystubs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is commonplace for paystubs to be required in the following loans:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Auto loans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal loans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Home mortgages<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Student loans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business loans<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most loans, the verifier of paystub records constitutes a prerequisite to completing any loan application.<\/p>\n<p>Problems Borrowers Face Without Paystubs Borrowers want to apply for loans but do not have pay earnings to show. A few issues they face are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Additional documentation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Many obstacles in the process<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Application increases<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Request for more documents<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Application gets rejected<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This problem is more prevalent for <strong>freelancers, gig workers, and self-employed individuals<\/strong>. The issues above contribute to making the entire loan process more complicated for individuals without paystub documentation.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"How a Paystub Generator Helps With Loan Applications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/federal-payroll-tax-rates-usa-2025\/\"><strong>How a Paystub Generator Helps With Loan Applications<\/strong><\/a> A <strong>paystub generator<\/strong> helps individuals enter the relevant information and receive documentation to assist in the loan process.<\/p>\n<p>With Paystubmakers, people can:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter their personal and earned income<\/li>\n<li>Choose a pay period<\/li>\n<li>Include deductions and taxes<\/li>\n<li>Receive the paystub in an easy to use PDF<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The generated documents can be included for loans without issues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-749 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/w-2-form-genrator-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"W-2 From\" width=\"363\" height=\"253\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/w-2-form-genrator-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/w-2-form-genrator-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/w-2-form-genrator.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Improve_Loan_Approval_With_Paystubs\"><\/span>Tips to Improve Loan Approval With Paystubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following is a list of suggestions to help in the process for getting loan approvals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide paystubs for the last few months<\/li>\n<li>Show there are no gaps in income for the months<\/li>\n<li>Provide monthly earnings to show consistency<\/li>\n<li>Include no errors in the documents (no estimation of the earnings)<\/li>\n<li>The documents used should be professional<\/li>\n<li>Keep copies of the documents yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Based off the documents and paystubs given to the lender, they will have a better and more accurate understanding of the<strong> total earned income for applicants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Online_Paystubs_Accepted_for_Loans\"><\/span>Are Online Paystubs Accepted for Loans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, lenders will accept the paystubs as long as the information added is real and accurate.<\/p>\n<p>Final Thoughts The role of income documentation for lenders is crucial. Paystubs show a picture of the borrower&#8217;s income, stability and repayment ability. Lenders without proper documentation from potential applicants may be missing out on financially secure applicants.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"paystubmakers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/\"><strong>Paystubmaker<\/strong><\/a> makes it easy for users to obtain verifiable professional paystubs to enhance their loan application documents.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a title=\"paystub for canada\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/canadian-pay-stub-generator\"><button class=\"customer__cta\" type=\"\">Generate Your Stub Now!<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_applications_for_loans_and_mortgages_require_paystubs\"><\/span>Why do applications for loans and mortgages require paystubs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Providing paystubs is the most effective and reliable method for <strong>verifying income.<\/strong> Financial institutions and lenders in the <strong>United States and Canada<\/strong> use it to determine income and ability to pay and\/or service a debt.<\/p>\n<p>The lender is assured that the applicant earned money for <a title=\"the pay period in the paystub\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/\"><strong>the pay period in the paystub<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 from a job. The applicant is not self-employed, and can do the job. Also, the lender can tell that the employee is earning a wage and is not in default on their taxes.<\/p>\n<p>Because lenders do not assume any risk and the applicant must meet a lot of mandatory requirements, paystubs must be provided for nearly all loans, mortgages, and credit applications.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_lenders_take_the_most_risk_out_of_all_the_points_provided_to_them_on_a_paystub\"><\/span>Why do lenders take the most risk, out of all the points provided to them on a paystub?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Paystubs include all the payments to creditors and, therefore, all the mandatory civil obligations. Also, all on-core or non-recurring payments are made available, which are the ones not needed for daily living like food, nutrition, shelter, and clothing.<\/p>\n<p>Other important points include the amount of time a job has been held and a person&#8217;s ability to meet deadlines with respect to the frequency of payment over a period of time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tax Slips:<\/strong> An examination of Canadian (Federal, Provincial, CPP, EI) or US deductions (Federal, State, FICA) confirms that the stated income is valid and within the compliance of the law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Year-to-Date (YTD) Earnings:<\/strong> This amount is verified against your income declared and documents filed for taxes (<a title=\"W-2 form generator with pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/w2-form-generator\">W-2<\/a> in the US, T4 in Canada) for complete verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_lenders_trust_paystubs_more_than_bank_statements_for_income_verification\"><\/span>Why do lenders trust paystubs more than bank statements for income verification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Although bank statements show deposits, they do not reveal the source or nature of the income. A <strong>bank deposit<\/strong> could be a gift, a one-time payment, or the sale of an investment.<\/p>\n<p>Pay stubs provide unique verification of employment and income since they reflect payment for specific employment during a covered pay period along with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identity of the Employer (who made the payment)<\/li>\n<li>Coverage of the Pay period<\/li>\n<li>Tax Withholding, which confirms payment of taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Net Pay, which is actual take-home pay, after all health care, retirement, and other deductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this reason, pay stubs are the most reliable single source document from which to assess ability to repay.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_recent_must_my_paystubs_be_for_a_typical_loan_application\"><\/span>How recent must my paystubs be for a typical loan application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In North America, lenders typically ask for your two most recent, consecutive paystubs. This usually covers the last 30 to 60 days of employment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mortgages:<\/strong> With respect to home loans, lenders commonly request documentation covering the past 30 to 60 days, sometimes paired with a Verification of Employment (VOE) letter from the employer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto\/Personal Loans:<\/strong> Current income can usually be confirmed with the most recent one or two paystubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_am_self-employed_or_a_gig_worker_What_documentation_can_I_use_instead_of_paystubs\"><\/span>I am self-employed or a gig worker. What documentation can I use instead of paystubs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a common scenario. Lenders understand that freelancing, independent contracting (i.e. 1099 work in the US), and sole proprietorship arrangements do not result in <strong>traditional employer paystubs<\/strong>. Options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tax Returns:<\/strong> Filing two years of tax returns is common, particularly the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-schedule-c-form-1040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Schedule C<\/a> in the US and T1 General in Canada.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bank Statements<\/strong>: Up to personal and\/or business bank statements over 12 or 24 months evidencing a consistent revenue stream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profit &amp; Loss Statements (P&amp;L):<\/strong> Financial statements prepared by a professional.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract Documents:<\/strong> Copies of service agreements that specify the payment terms and that constitute a steady stream of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_US_and_Canadian_lenders_accept_paystubs_created_by_an_online_service\"><\/span>Do U.S. and Canadian lenders accept paystubs created by an online service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Yes, online paystubs are accepted, but there are two requirements to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Truthfulness:<\/strong> The information reported (salary, taxes, deductions) must be accurate, and it must be possible to verify it against bank documents and tax returns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality:<\/strong> The results must be presented in a well-organized, standardized professional form that would be appropriate for an employee to receive, and it must be in a professional document-format (e.g. PDF).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For freelancers and those who work for employers that do not use paystub generation, there are appropriate online solutions that fulfill the professional requirements, and they <a title=\"provide an online paystub document instantaneously.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/\">provide an online paystub document instantaneously.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_paystub-related_errors_lenders_see_the_most_that_cause_delays_or_declines_in_the_loans_they_are_trying_to_provide\"><\/span>What are the paystub-related errors lenders see the most that cause delays or declines in the loans they are trying to provide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Borrowers experience the most delays because of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inconsistency:<\/strong> There is no explanation for why a borrower submits stubs that show wildly varying weekly\/monthly income. Stubs must indicate consistency on income to be approved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time and Job Updates:<\/strong> Stubs are older than a 60-day period. Stubs are dated before a recent raise or prior to a job change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality of the Evidence:<\/strong> There is information in the file that is not clear, the file is a poor quality or it is a blurry image of a document, or information is omitted from the file. The evidence presented must be in a clear, professional document.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mismatched Data:<\/strong> YTD earnings on a paystub in relation to the overall declared earnings in a W-2 (US) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t4.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">T4 (Canada)<\/a> may trigger regulatory alarms in reference to fraudulent activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_income_verification_process_differ_for_lenders_in_Canada_to_those_in_the_United_States\"><\/span>Does the income verification process differ for lenders in Canada to those in the United States?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The main required document (paystubs) is the same, but the documentation differs in other aspects.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>United States (US)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Primary Tax<a title=\"w-2 form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/w2-form-generator\"> Slip<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>W-2 form (end of year)<\/td>\n<td>T4 (Statement of Remuneration Paid)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Self-Employment Tax<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a title=\"1099 Forms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/1099-form-generator\">1099 Forms<\/a> (for contractors)<\/td>\n<td>T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Additional Documents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Lenders may request bank deposit history or tax transcripts.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0Employment lenders ROE or Record of Employment documents, particularly after a short job stint, to substantiate EU for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When getting a loan for &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Why Paystubs Are Required for Loan Applications\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/paystubs-for-loan-applications\/#more-801\" aria-label=\"More on Why Paystubs Are Required for Loan Applications\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":472,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Obtaining-a-Pay-Stubs-via-Direct-Deposit.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/801"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=801"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":806,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/801\/revisions\/806"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paystubmakers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}