10 Commandments of a Mortgage Application

The below ten commandments outline what not to do during the mortgage application process:

Thou shalt not make large purchases: Avoid making any large purchases on credit, such as buying a car or furniture, as it can affect your debt-to-income ratio and credit score.

Thou shalt not quit or change jobs: Quitting or changing jobs during the mortgage process can disrupt your income verification process and jeopardize your approval.

Thou shalt not apply for new credit: Applying for new credit can lower your credit score and impact your mortgage approval.

Thou shalt not miss any payments: Late payments or missed payments can negatively impact your credit score and mortgage approval.

Thou shalt not co-sign for anyone: Co-signing for another loan can impact your credit score and debt-to-income ratio, which can affect your mortgage approval.

Thou shalt not close any credit accounts: Closing credit accounts can negatively impact your credit score and debt-to-income ratio, which can affect your mortgage approval.

Thou shalt not move money around: Avoid moving large sums of money between bank accounts, as it can delay the verification process and potentially impact your approval.

Thou shalt not forget to provide requested documents: Failing to provide requested documents in a timely manner can delay the mortgage approval process.

Thou shalt not make large deposits without documentation: Large deposits without proper documentation can raise red flags and delay your mortgage approval.

Thou shalt not ignore your mortgage lender: Stay in communication with your mortgage lender throughout the process and promptly respond to any requests or questions they may have.

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