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Things To Avoid After Getting Preapproved To Buy A House
Savannah Marshall
If you want to buy a house in the next few months, the best step you can take is visiting a lender to get preapproved for a loan. When you do this, you can find out if you qualify for a mortgage loan and the amount you qualify for. Once you get preapproved, you can begin shopping for a house, and you should avoid the following things during this time.
Changing jobs
When you get your preapproval letter, it will be very important for you to avoid making any drastic changes in your job, your finances, and your credit. Your job matters because lenders base preapprovals on a person's job history. If you switch jobs, the lender might view this negatively, and this could destroy your ability to get a loan. If you want to switch jobs, wait until after you choose a house and close on the loan.
Applying for new credit lines
Any changes in your credit could also hurt your ability to get a mortgage. To avoid this, you shouldn't be applying for any new lines of credit. For example, if you want to buy new furniture for your new home and want to do so with a furniture store credit card, wait to do so until you close on your loan. Changes in your credit could cause your score to drop, and this could disqualify you from getting approved for a mortgage loan.
Viewing homes that are priced too high
Finally, you should do all you can to avoid overspending on the house you choose, and overspending is very easy to do. If you want to avoid overspending, you should limit the homes you view to those that fall under your budgeted amount. Additionally, you should talk to your real estate agent to find out what other costs, fees, and expenses you will have when buying a house, and you should factor these in. Taking these steps will help you stick within your budgeted amount, and that will help you have an easier time getting a loan to make this big purchase.
Getting preapproved does not guarantee that you can get a loan when you finally choose a house, but it does offer a good possibility that you will qualify. You can protect yourself during this time by making the right choices with your credit and by choosing a house you can afford. To set up viewings for homes in your budget, contact an experienced realtor in your city.
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