Here are 10 things you don’t want to do right before buying a home:
1. DO NOT change your job and even less decide to become self-employed as you will be required minimum 2 years income taxes. Lenders want income stability so you are less likely to default on the loan.
2. DO NOT change banks or you will be required a lot of information in order to source your deposits.
3. DO NOT buy anything once you have prequalified with your loan officer. Any new purchase will increase your debt-to-income ratios and thus might result in a loan denial.
4. DO NOT buy furniture on credit before closing. EVEN if you are promised no interest payments until the future. Loans have been denied at closing day due to new debts undisclosed at application. Lenders and Banks review your credit again on closing day.
5. DO NOT be late on your credit card payments nor increase its balances. Your loan approval is based on first credit score enquire. Any other credit move might result in loan being denied in the middle of the process.
6. DO NOT make any cash deposits 2 months prior a loan submission! Limit your deposits preferably from your work related compensation. Large deposits (1% of loan amount or larger) need to be sourced and explained or else banks and lenders might not accept your asset account. Your down payment needs to be “sitting” in your account for at least two months prior to application (known as “seasoning”) so funds don’t just appear “out of nowhere”.
7. DO NOT lie on your loan application. Sounds simple, right? Omitting recent debts not showing on credit or liabilities you have or fudge your income is fraud.
8. DO NOT co-sign a loan for anyone. Even if you’re not the one making the payments on that loan, it will show up on your credit and thus increase your debt-to-income ratio.
9. DO NOT make too many inquiries on your credit. Looking for new credit translates into higher risk for lenders. If your inquiries are related to your mortgage search, it usually doesn’t affect your credit score because the assumption is you are rate shopping. But opening credit accounts within a short period of time represents some risk and your credit could take a hit. It’s probably not a huge factor in your calculating your ability to repay a loan but why take a chance at this juncture?
10. DO NOT spend the money you will need for closing costs. Part of the price of financing a loan is the closing costs and you’ll likely have some responsibility for paying them. Make sure you have enough saved for your share of the obligation.
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Working with Joan at clear Lending has been the best experience of my life. I have been turned down several times because of my credit score. No one ever took the time to explain to me what exactly I needed to do so I lost all hope, just when I was about to give up and continue to pay extremely high rent I found Clear Lending and I would be forever thankful I did. They are very upfront with you through your whole process, not only that they help you. Everyone I have spoken with has been extremely nice and professional and was able to work with my credit score to give me my dream home. Joan said we will find a home before my lease was up in March and we did I closed on March 26,21 and it was a smooth process. Joan is very hands-on with you through the whole process and works EXTREMELY! hard to make sure you are happy, any time I had a question he answers right away. It never left a message and I will have him call you back kind of place. Any time I had a question no matter how late or early it was he responded quickly. If I could give the me 100 stars I would, if I can give them a review every day I would. I never thought this day would ever happen after being turned down by other companies and it did thanks to Clear Lending. Not only that my closing cost was less than I expected it to be. Joan said he would give me the best rate he could and he did just that. Thank you, Joan. I and my kids will be forever thankful for you and your team, for everything you guys did for us to get us in our home with kindness and patience.
Would recommend 1000%!!!!! What an experience! Called Joan about buying a home and within 2 months, we looked at A LOT of homes, found one we loved, and closed within 30 days. Before calling Clear lending, I was stressed about the home buying process due to the COVID virus, never thought we would be able to close during a pandemic. Joan made the home buying experience simple and straightforward, answering all questions via phone and WhatsApp, and we also made sure to send all needed documentation in, when requested, to ensure a smooth close... The closing process was stressful due to the anticipation of wanting the process to come to an end, however, that's normal and Joan was readily available answering my never-ending questions. Joan truly cares about his clients and was in my corner throughout the process. Superexcellent home buying experience and a great person to work with. Thanks, Joan/clear lending!!!!
Agradecer a todo el equipo de clear lending y en especial a Joan Gallardo por hacer lo que ningun banco ha hecho por mi. En todos los bancos que llame inclusivo el mio, me cerraron las puertas y tras hablar con Joan y leer los reviews senti que estaba con la persona correcta. Todo lo que lei se ha hecho realidad con mi caso. Gracias por su ayuda. Mi esposa y un servidor le estamos muy agradecidos por trabajar tan duro para obtener una aprobacion final. Le estaremos eternamente agradecidos.