Is there anything I shouldn’t do before I get prequalified?
* Don’t start shopping for a new home until you’ve been prequalified.
* Don’t pack or ship any important documents, such as tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, and W-2s.
Buying a house doesn’t have to be hard. Keeping all copies of your paystubs, bank statements, tax returns, and W-2s can make a speedy prequalification even speedier. To further grease the wheels and keep your home loan process running smoothly, take care to make all your bill payments on time. We also suggest keeping a paper trail of any large deposits you make, as well as notifying your loan officer directly if you plan to use a down payment gift from your family.
Prequalifying for your home loan before you begin shopping for a house can save you hours of unneeded stress and heartache. When you know how much house you can afford in advance, you can meet with your realtor, well-informed and ready to make an educated buy. In eyes of a seller, a prequalified homebuyer also appears more motivated