Before Buying a Home


by Richard Seifried - Date: 2007-04-04 - Word Count: 410 Share This!

Prior to settling on a new home and getting approved for a mortgage, there are two major things that can make your situation much better. There are so many times I have heard "Well if I had only know that, I would have…" or "Man, I wish somebody would have told me before I took out this loan." The fact is, many people are left in the dark when it comes to credit education, and that is why I have written about two major things that will make the loan process much less painful.

First of all, do not make any large purchases…of and kind! This especially means going out to buy a new car. Yes, you might be able to afford it, but if you just wait until you have secured your home loan, it will greatly impact the amount of loan you qualify for and the interest rate you will receive. This is not limited to automobiles however. Any major purchase such as entertainment equipment, vacations, weddings or parties, furniture, or jewelry can affect the loan process. So just take it from me and hold off just a little bit longer for those things (if you can).

The second major thing you should not do is move money around to different accounts or assets. Loan officers are concerned about the source of funds you will be using to make your down payment or cover closing costs. Though you may have plenty of money in various accounts, they might not be able to see that easily on paper if your money is shifting around. They may require you to produce all of your deposits and receipts for all of your accounts in order to solidify their security. Believe me, this is a hassle that can just be prevented by leaving your money in one place, and don't even think about changing banks until the your loan is secured.

These are just two very simple things that actually require zero effort and can make all of the difference in your home buying experience. Of course some people may find this annoying and simple do not want to do it but most are perfectly willing to take these preventative measures to insure their home loan success. It will take a little extra planning and consideration, but in the end you will come out with all of the things you needed in the first place, just in a different order than you might have done.


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About the Author: Richard Seifried is the owner of Centry21 Eddleman Realty, the leading agency for Statesville NC real estate For more information visit http://www.c21eddleman.com

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