Don't Do These Things Before Buying A Home

Change jobs.

Unless you discuss the change with your lender first to make sure that it won’t affect your loan.

Forget to budget for maintenance.

With homeownership comes new responsibilities. Plan ahead so you’ll be financially ready to fix any issues. And consider a home warranty, which could save you thousands.

Wait until the last minute.

Submit all the necessary documents to your lender early. Remember, ATM receipts or computer screenshots cannot be accepted in place of official bank statements! If you bank with Member One, your statements are available on our Online Banking site. If you have any questions, we’ll be glad to help you find what you need.

Forget to set up utilities.

Call the utilities companies to set up accounts in your name before closing day.Plan to close with cash.

Certified funds (a cashier’s check or wire transfer) are required for closing. And don’t rely on a credit card cash advance. Move the money you’ll need to an easily accessible account at least several days ahead of time, and keep records of the transaction for your lender.

The Member One Mortgage Team helps people become homeowners everyday—so we know exactly what you need to do and not do to keep the process simple. Come see us or give us a call today!