THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF MORTGAGES

Follow this guide to ensure your loan process goes smoothly without any hiccups along the way!

DO:

KEEP or have access to original paystubs, bank statements, and other important financial documents.



PROVIDE Earnest Money Deposits from your own personal bank account or gift funds. Gift funds are acceptable only if certain criteria is met. For additional clarification, please reach out to your loan originator to ensure that this aspect is being handled properly, if not a very difficult problem can arise.



PRESENT all of the documentation from the sale, including sales contract, closing statement, employer relocation information if applicable, etc if you’re selling your current home.



LET your Loan Originator know about any employment changes such as recent raise, promotion, transfer, change of pay status (salary to commission), etc.



BE aware that your credit may be pulled again just prior to closing to generate a new credit report.



CONSULT your Loan Officer first if you must make a large purchase (anything out of the ordinary)

DON'T:

CLOSE or open bank accounts, or transfer any funds between accounts without talking to your Loan Originator about the documentation that will be needed for your loan.



DEPOSIT any money outside of your automated payroll deposits, especially cash or sale of personal property, without notifying your Loan Originator. There are many guidelines in place that require substantial documentation to verify the source of these deposits. If you receive any large monetary gifts from friends of family that you plan to use towards your down payment and/or closing costs, you will need to make sure that these funds can be verified.



CHANGE jobs, employer, employment, or working hours. These changes will impact your loan qualification. If you plan to take time off, make sure to use your PTO or sick time so that your qualifying income in not affected.



MAKE major purchases prior to or during your contract. These purchases would include buying a car, appliances, furniture, etc. Large purchases dip into your funds needed for down payment and/or closing costs.



APPLY for any new credit or open or increase any credit cards, student loans, liabilities, or any other lines of credit during the loan process. Opening any new credit cards can be detrimental to your credit. Any new credit inquiries or new credit balances could greatly affect your existing credit score. If you must use your credit cards or obtain new credit, please check with your mortgage Loan Originator first!



COSIGN for family or friends. Cosigning for friends and family while you’re trying to purchase a home could jeopardize your own loan approval.

If you ever have any questions or concerns about anything during the loan process, please do not hesitate to reach our to your loan officer!