1. Don't Make a Major Purchase
You've just found out your credit is A+. That's great news,
because a new car would look fantastic in the driveway of your
new home. But hang on--if you are depending on a mortgage to
move in, you'd best wait until after closing to buy the car.
An increase in your debt to income ratio reduces the amount of
monthly income available for your mortgage payment. If you tack
on a higher car payment, the bank might decide you cannot afford
the home.
Using cash to purchase the car could also create a problem,
since banks consider cash reserves when approving your
mortgage. If you make a major purchase before closing, talk to
your loan officer before you do it.
2. Don't Change Jobs Unless It's Necessary
Lenders like to see a consistent job history. They aren't
usually as nervous if you change jobs within the same field,
but it's better to stay put until the keys to the house are in
your hand.
3. Don't Give an Earnest Money Deposit Directly to a For Sale
By Owner Seller
Your good faith deposit should go into a trust account. Some
for sale by owner sellers don't understand that funds are to be
applied to your expenses at closing.
There are incidents about sellers who spent the deposit money
prior to closing. When the transactions didn't take place for
valid reasons--such as financing or repair issues, the buyers
had to fight for a refund.
Find an attorney or other neutral party who will hold the
deposit for you until closing day and make sure your contract
dictates what happens to the funds if the transaction doesn't
close.
4. Don't Let Your Emotions Take Over
Keep a cool head during the entire home buying process,
especially during and after an inspection. Be realistic. No
home is perfect, especially older homes. It's not unusual for
new owners to take care of some repairs themselves. Don't let
the seller's refusal to do a small repair kill the deal on a
home you truly love.
On the other hand, don't fall so much in love with the house
that you'll buy no matter what needs to be done--unless you're
absolutely sure you can handle it emotionally and financially.
Decide what type of repairs you can realistically tackle, then
stick with the decision.
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