THE DO LIST
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Shop for your loan.
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Interview real estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and other settlement
service providers to find the best professionals for your loan and settlement
needs.
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Be sure to read and understand everything before you sign anything.
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Accurately report your debts.
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Be honest about all sources of funds you will use to purchase your home.
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Be upfront about any credit problems you have or have had in the past.
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Be wary of unsolicited loan or refinance offers that you receive in the mail or
through e-mail.
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Always pay your mortgage payment on time, even if you are having a dispute
with your loan servicer.
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If you are having problems paying your mortgage, contact your loan servicer
immediately.
THE DON’T LIST
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Do not sign blank documents.
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Do not overstate your income.
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Do not overstate your length of employment.
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Do not overstate your assets.
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Do not change your income tax returns.
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Do not list fake co-borrowers on your loan application.
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Do not provide false documentation or permit someone to provide false
documents about you.
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