11/21/2025
🚨 Homebuying Mistakes to AVOID! 🚨
Buying a home? 🏡 Don’t let simple mistakes cost you big! Here’s what to do instead:
🔹 1. Wait on that new car! 🚗
Financing a car can hurt your credit and debt ratio. If possible, hold off until after closing!
🔹 2. Job changes? Talk to a lender first! 💼
Switching jobs can impact your loan approval—especially if it’s not a salaried, W-2 job in the same industry.
🔹 3. Tour homes with your agent, not Zillow! 🏠
Scheduling tours on Zillow can lock you in with an agent you didn’t choose!
🔹 4. Cash deposits? Keep a paper trail! 💵
Lenders won’t count deposits unless they can verify the source. They check the last 2 months of bank statements.
🔹 5. Follow the right steps! ✅
📚 Learn the process → 🤝 Find a great agent → 💰 Get pre-approved → 🔍 Then start house hunting!
🔹 6. Credit Karma isn’t always accurate! 📊
Mortgage lenders use different credit models, and your actual score could be 15-20 points higher or lower.