Barbee Dream Homes ~ Real Estate Group, LLC
Barbee Dream Homes Real Estate Group, LLC


Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan.

Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash

Lenders need to source your money, and cash isn’t easily traceable. Before you deposit any amount of cash into your accounts, discuss the proper way to document your transactions with your loan officer.

Don’t Make Any Large Purchases

It’s not just home-related purchases that could disqualify you from your loan. Any large purchases can be red flags for lenders. People with new debt have higher debt-to-income ratios (how much debt you have compared to your monthly income). Since higher ratios make for riskier loans, borrowers may no longer qualify for their mortgage. Resist the temptation to make any large purchases, even for furniture or appliances.

Don’t Co-Sign Loans for Anyone

When you co-sign for a loan, you’re making yourself accountable for that loan’s success and repayment. With that obligation comes higher debt-to-income ratios as well. Even if you promise you won’t be the one making the payments, your lender will have to count the payments against you.

Don’t Switch Bank Accounts

Lenders need to source and track your assets. That task is much easier when there’s consistency among your accounts. Before you transfer any money, speak with your loan officer.

Don’t Apply for New Credit

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a new credit card or a new car. When you have your credit report run by organizations in multiple financial channels (mortgage, credit card, auto, etc.), it will have an impact on your FICO® score. Lower credit scores can determine your mortgage interest rate and possibly even your eligibility for approval.

Don’t Close Any Accounts

Many buyers believe having less available credit makes them less risky and more likely to be approved. This isn’t true. A major component of your score is your length and depth of credit history (as opposed to just your payment history) and your total usage of credit as a percentage of available credit. Closing accounts has a negative impact on both of those aspects of your score.

In Short, Consult an Expert

To sum it up, be upfront about any changes when talking with your lender. Blips in income, assets, or credit should be reviewed and executed in a way that ensures your home loan can still be approved. If your job or employment status has changed recently, share that with your lender as well. Ultimately, it’s best to fully disclose and discuss your intentions with your loan officer before you do anything financial in nature.

Bottom Line

You want your home purchase to go as smoothly as possible. Remember, before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, be sure to consult your lender – someone who’s qualified to explain how your financial decisions may impact your home loan.

    Joe Barbee - MRP, ABR, SFR
  Broker/Owner
  Barbee Dream Homes Real Estate Group

  478-978-3428 ~ Direct Line
  478-919-2165 ~ Office 
  www.FindHomesInWarnerRobins.com
  www.Facebook.com/BarbeeDreamHome 

What our clients are saying  

Barbee Dream Homes did an excellent job selling our church’s rental home. They work hard to get your home sold. They are great with communication, advice and care about their sellers. I would recommend them without hesitation. If you need your home sold, you can trust them to give all they have on your behalf!

 

~ Craig Ruesch

I have known Joe for around 8 years or more. He has always been a man of integrity and runs his real estate team the same way. It was a no brainer when we went to purchase our home to use Joe & Jenny.

 

~ Michelle Griffin

Joe and Bob had our house closed within a month of getting it on the market. They're super quick about returning calls and messages and really took care of us. They're also laid back, which helps uptight people like me :)

 

~ Melanie Hazen

Joe made my first home buying experience unforgettable!! His dedication, integrity, and honesty are unmatched! The process was smooth and we got what we wanted. When I choose to buy again, the Barbee team will be my resource! Thank you Joe!!

 

~ Crystal Marie

So thankful for the hard work and dedication to get our house sold. They are honest, knowledgeable and great to work with.

 

~ Refuge Church

Awesome source for your real estate needs. Was very easy dealing with and informative.

 

~ Andrew Herndon

The Barbee Dream Team has truly been amazing. Every time I called and wanted to look at something or had a question they were there and available to help us. They have outstanding knowledge and compassion about the job which made this experience so amazing.

 

~ Alex Behling

Joe has been are buying agent for 2 homes. No question he has earned his commission before, during, and after our purchases. Without his hard work we could have never gotten our 2nd house, and on top of that his referrals to various contractors has saved us thousands of dollars.

 

~ James Rivers

The Barbee Dream Homes Team rented our investment property in no time. We are looking forward to investing more money in the Warner Robins area and The Barbee Dream Homes Team will be our exclusive agent. Thanks for a job well done.

 

~ Sandy Camp

Most trustworthy, hardworking, and knowledgeable agents in the middle GA area! I would not go through any other team BUT them! If you worried about who you can trust and who is going to work the hardest for you, let me put your mind at ease and refer you to The Barbee Dream House Team!!! Joe and Jennifer will work their hardest for you!

 

~ Lindsay Thrasher

By far the best agents I've ever used. Great service. They go above and beyond to exceed needs. Very professional and knowledgeable.

 

~ Kathy Jarzynka

We have worked with Joe on several occasions. He recently sold one of our rental houses for us. He was also the one we bought the home from as well as another rental house that we purchased with his help. Joe has always been honest and extremely helpful. I remember one time we were looking at a house and he told us we could look but that he wouldn't let us buy this house because it had too many problems and wasn't worth buying. He was very good at the negotiations and always had our best interest in mind. We recommend he all the time when we hear someone needs a realtor!

 

~ Pam Cliffe

Joe is very honest and hard working. When I purchased my first home he took care of everything made sure my family settled in to a nice house at an affordable price.

 

~ Aaron Meredith

I could not ask for a better Realtor than Joe Barbee. He is the most honest and trustworthy person I have dealt with. He never made us feel pressured to make an offer. It was a GREAT buying experience and we are so happy in our the home he helped us purchase!! He returned every call we made to him and was available ANY time we wanted to view a listing. I will use him again and I recommend him to everyone I know looking to buy or sell.

 

~ Chrissy Todd

Joe always returned my phone calls and emails promptly which was extremely important to me as I had dealt previously with a realtor who was not very responsive. He was very flexible with the times he was available to show me houses. He's very friendly, laid back and approachable.

 

~ Jessica Gaskins

Joe Barbee is our hero! He is very straight-forward about a house's assets and sort-comings and never tried to "sell us ON a house", but instead searched high and low for the perfect home for our needs, desires, and price, so that THE HOUSE sold ITSELF to us. His diligence and dedication continue to amaze us. Our lengthy circumstances presented him with numerous challenges and obstacles in the selling of our home and the purchase of another. But he hung in there with us from start to finish. Every issue that arose was handled quickly and professionally, and usually before we even knew there was a problem! I would definitely recommend Joe Barbee to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Middle Georgia. We are extremely satisfied customers.

 

~ Domino Persson

Working with Joe was fantastic. He really took the time to ensure our needs were met. I have never seen anyone work harder to get the job done right and in a timely manner. Plus, his demeanor was so easy going that I truely felt that I was talking to an old friend. I would recommend him, without reservation to anyone in need of his skills.

 

~ Rachel Benton

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