While we're on the real estate kick
Amerivision Mortgage Corporation (see here and here) has published some "Buyer Don'ts" for people who are close to closing on a home. Excerpts:
It may be tempting to order that new sofa for your soon-to-be living room, but its best to avoid making major purchases like furniture, cars, appliances, electronic equipment, jewelry, or vacations until after the closing. Financing that furniture with a store credit card or even one of your own credit cards could jeopardize your credit worthiness during the time it means the most....
Generally, changing jobs will not affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan - especially if you are going to be making more money. But for some people, getting a new job during the loan approval process could raise some concern and affect your application....
[from] Amerivision Mortgage Corp 2990 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 120 Ontario, CA 91764 Phone: 909-481-2833 Fax: 909-481-0442
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