PURCHASE A HOME IN OHIO - DO's and DON'Ts

If you are in the market to purchase a home in Ohio, here is a few things to keep in mind before looking for a home, and during the loan process:

DO

Contact a Loan Officer - they can help you navigate the mine field of mortgages better than any article you will find on the internet.

Keep your paystubs - Generally lenders will want to see at least your last 30 days worth of paystubs.

Keep your bank statements - Lenders will want to review your last 2 months bank statements. Depending on what bank you use, online print outs may not contain all the information that your lender wants to see.  

Document any deposits - lenders will want documentation on any deposits that aren't direct deposit.

Pay all your bills on time - even one 30 day late can derail your loan.

Pay down your credit card balances - one of the easiest ways to increase your credit score is to pay down credit card balances to less than 30% of the limit.

DON'T

Make any large purchases - lenders will re-pull your credit shortly before closing, and any new debts will require additional documentation and will be calculated into your debt to income ratio.

Change jobs - sirens and red flags will go off with your lender. If there is a job change in your near future, discuss it with your loan officer.

Apply for new credit - applying for new credit (cell phone, auto loan, credit cards, etc.) can lower your credit score. Close credit card accounts - this could have a negative impact on your credit score.  

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