heatherlane (heatherlane)

new industry, however. Gaps in your work history won’t necessarily disqualify you, but the length of those gaps matters. A short period of unemployment due to illness is easier to explain to a lender than, say, unemployment of six months or more.

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employment if you have a formal job offer, so long as it includes your income. The same applies if you’re currently employed but have a new job lined up. Lenders might flag your application if you’re switching to a completely new industry, however.

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What if you’re a graduate just starting your career, or you’re back in the workforce after time away? Lenders can usually verify your employment if you have a formal job offer, so long as it includes your income. The same applies if you’re currently employed but have a

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Lock in your mortgage rate Sometimes the closing process takes several weeks, during which rates can fluctuate. After you sign the home purchase agreement, ask your lender to lock your rate. The service sometimes comes with a fee, but it often pays for itself, especially in volatile rate environments.

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To be considered for a conventional mortgage, you’ll generally need a score of 620 or higher. However, the best mortgage rates go to borrowers with credit scores of 740 or above. To improve your score, pay your bills on time and pay down or eliminate credit card balances. If you must carry a balance, make su

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will not default.” To be considered for a conventional mortgage, you’ll generally need a score of 620 or higher. However, the best mortgage rates go to borrowers with credit scores of 740 or above. To improve your score, pay your bills on time and pay down or eliminate credit card balances. If you must carry a balance, make su

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