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Real Estate Closing Attorney Discusses 5 Things That Can Mess Up Your Mortgage Closing

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real estate closing attorneyExperienced real estate closing attorney James G. Dibbini knows that even one little change to your finances can negatively impact your mortgage closing. While expenses are sometimes unavoidable, it’s always in your best interest to maintain your financial status quo before you close on a piece of real estate. Below, we outline the top five mistakes you should avoid.

1. You Decide to Switch Jobs

Most mortgage lenders want to see two consecutive years of employment on your loan application. If you quit your job — especially if you change professions, become self-employed, or switch to a commission-only compensation system, the lender might be unwilling to finalize your home loan, even after they have already issued your loan commitment.

Sometimes, a job change is unavoidable. However, it can delay your closing and might kill your real estate deal. After you switch jobs — even if you’re making more money now — your lender will typically want at least a month’s worth of check stubs to confirm your new income. And, if you’re now self-employed, it might demand at least two years of tax data to confirm your income stability.

If you’re considering a new job or profession, consult with your mortgage broker, bank, real estate agent or real estate closing attorney before going forward with the change. Your real estate closing attorney may have suggestions on how to minimize the impact of your new career on your mortgage.

2. You Open a New Credit Card, Car Loan, or Other Line of Credit

Today, mortgage companies are more risk averse than in the past. When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will review your credit report — if you have too much debt or large minimum payments, it might impact your home loan. Typically, the mortgage company will run your credit report several days before the closing to make sure the home buyer still qualifies for the loan. If you open a new credit card or another line of credit, it might change your debt/income ratio — and the lender might deny the loan or refuse to fund the loan even after issuing your final approval or commitment.

A last-minute mortgage problem can kill a real estate deal and jeopardize your contract deposit. For this reason, you should never finance, co-sign, or increase a credit or loan balance before your real estate closing.

3. You Spend Too Much Money

Once you agree on a price and sign a real estate contract, it’s easy to get excited and start buying new items for the house. However, big purchases can put your mortgage at risk — even if you’re paying in cash to purchase the items.

The mortgage company doesn’t just check your credit report. Additionally, it will review your bank statements to make sure you have enough money to pay your down payment, closing costs, and other expenses. If there’s concern that you can’t pay these costs, it might delay or complicate your real estate purchase. Typically, your real estate closing attorney will suggest holding off on major purchases until after your sale is finalized.

4. Your Current Home Is Still on the Market

Frequently, mortgages are contingent on the sale of an existing home — especially if there’s concern that the homebuyer can’t afford two simultaneous mortgage payments. If your home hasn’t sold yet, you should check with your mortgage company to see if this will impact your home loan. Your real estate agent or real estate closing attorney might also have other solutions that allow your closing to occur.

5. The Real Estate Appraisal Is Too Low

During a real estate appraisal, a trained appraiser examines your home, assessing its value based on its condition and comparable sales. Problems can arise if the appraiser assigns a lower value to your home that the agreed-upon purchase price. If the loan-to-value ratio is negatively impacted, the mortgage company might not agree to finance the entire purchase. This can lead to delays while the parties renegotiate the price or obtain alternate financing.

Get Answers From a Real Estate Closing Attorney

Without guidance from a real estate closing attorney, purchasers can easily make mistakes endanger their real estate acquisitions. At James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C., we guide real estate agents, sellers, and buyers through the complicated and frustrating closing process. Our goal is to identify potential risk factors in advance and reduce their impact — enabling smooth and pain-free closings. Contact us for more information.

February 22, 2018
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