{"id":2909,"date":"2021-01-26T09:40:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T17:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.movoto.com\/mortgages\/pimp-my-credit-preparing-for-a-mortgage\/"},"modified":"2022-04-11T14:11:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T21:11:50","slug":"7-ways-to-prepare-for-a-mortgage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-prepare-for-a-mortgage\/","title":{"rendered":"7 ways to prepare for a mortgage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The world of mortgages has changed a lot over the last few decades. Securing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/tips\/mortgage-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mortgage loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> used to be simple, even with almost no money down, but interest rates were very high\u2014even reaching a whopping 16 percent in the \u201880s. Today, securing a loan is much more difficult and you\u2019re required to put at least 20 percent down, but interest rates are lower than ever.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparing to take on a huge responsibility like a mortgage means more than just improving your credit score. Not only do you want to make yourself an appealing borrower, you want to be mentally prepared to take on a debt that will potentially be part of the next 30 years of your life. That shouldn\u2019t discourage you from buying your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/6-real-estate-tips-for-choosing-your-dream-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dream home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but it\u2019s important to be prepared.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some tips to ensure you qualify for a loan and that you\u2019re prepared to take on this responsibility.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1. Check your credit report<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/tips\/millennials-good-credit-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">credit report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the first thing lenders will look at, and so should you. While your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/ultimate-homebuyers-guide-improve-credit-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">credit score<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> takes a minor ding when too many credit inquiries happen at once, if you haven\u2019t been tracking it regularly, make sure you review it. Make sure there aren\u2019t any inaccuracies and check to see if there are any debts you can resolve before you apply for a loan.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2. Pay off as much debt as you can<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open lines of credit help you establish your reliability as a borrower, but when you\u2019re ready to apply for a mortgage, you want as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/11-major-money-saving-ideas-for-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">little debt as possible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. All of those credit card offers you accepted in college need to be trimmed back. Bring down the balances on your credit cards, student debt, and car loans. The less money you owe at the time you apply for a mortgage, the more likely you are to get approved and receive a competitive rate.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>3. Hold off on financing large purchases<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarly, now is definitely not the time to take on any new debt. Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/home-mortgages-what-is-a-debt-to-income-ratio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">debt-to-income ratio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one of the determining factors in whether or not you will be approved for a loan. Ideally, lenders want to see that your monthly debt payments are below 36 percent of your income. Financing any large purchases or opening new lines of credit will adversely affect your debt-to-income ratio and could make the difference in getting approved.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>4. Pay your bills on time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don\u2019t already have a long history of on-time payments, you need to begin establishing that history immediately. Do what you have to do to make sure your payments are not even a day late. Pay online, set up automatic payments, and pay any bills as soon as you get them. Lenders have much stricter policies about late payments, and not only will a history of late payments affect your credit score, you will be considered high risk, even if you\u2019ve never missed a payment entirely.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>5. Educate yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48500\" src=\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/blog-mortgage-prep.jpg\" alt=\"7 Ways to Prepare for a Mortgage - Movoto Real Estate\" width=\"682\" height=\"343\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take some time to research how debt works, what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/how-do-i-what-loan-to-apply-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">APRs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are, how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/mortgage-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">points<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> affect your rate, the differences between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/types-of-mortgage-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and any other information about what dictates interest rates and how the market works. Understanding the economy beyond your mortgage will allow you to make a more informed decision when you choose a lender and understand trends in the lending industry so you\u2019re a more informed customer.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>6. Talk to a few lenders<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Armed with your market knowledge, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/mortgages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">shop around for a mortgage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Different banks can offer you different rates, and sometimes a lower rate isn\u2019t necessarily the best mortgage for you. Once you\u2019ve spoken to a few brokers and learned about what they offer If you find a lender that you would like to work with, get the ball rolling. Even if you are not ready to apply for a mortgage yet, developing a relationship with a potential lender can be beneficial. He or she can share some tips on where your credit can be strengthened.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>7. Don\u2019t change jobs just yet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re thinking about a job or career change, hold off for now. Seeing a consistent, steady job history makes you a more desirable borrower. But it\u2019s also generally better to have as little friction in your life as possible when you\u2019re about to take on a new mortgage. There will be money moving around, there will new expenses that arise with buying a home, and now is not the best time to make other huge life changes. Once the dust has settled, feel free to make any big changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world of mortgages has changed a lot over the last few decades. Securing a mortgage loan used to be simple, even with almost no money down, but interest rates were very high\u2014even reaching a whopping 16 percent in the \u201880s. Today, securing a loan is much more difficult and you\u2019re required to put at least 20 percent down, but interest rates are lower than ever. Preparing to take on a huge responsibility like a mortgage means more than just improving your credit score. 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