Home Loan Tip #1 Pay your bills on time Mortgage lenders review
your payment history when assessing whether you are responsible
and worthwhile risk, so it is important that both pay your bills
on time, and never skip any payments. A lengthy and regular
payment history, coupled with all your debts being paid up to
date is essential to support any home loan application.
Home Loan Tip #2 Continuous employment history Mortgage lending
criteria includes a review of your employment history, and it is
generally accepted that two years continuous employment in the
same (or similar) job will reflect favourably on your
application. So, if you want to buy a house but are considering
changing jobs after 18 months, it's a good idea to wait until
your loan is approved before you change your circumstances. Once
the home loan has been approved, the world is your oyster once
again.
Home Loan Tip #3 Pay off your debts Another criterion of
mortgage lenders is your debt to income ratio. Lenders have a
tendency to favour responsible individuals who have made a
concerted effort to lower their debt levels, so make sure you
pay off as many debts as possible prior to making your home loan
application.
Home Loan Tip #4 Start saving All lenders like to see money in
your bank account before giving you theirs. Before you apply for
your home loan, it is preferable to ensure you have at least 20%
deposit, and sufficient funds available to cover several monthly
payments should you experience financial difficulty. Proof of
savings is an important start to improving the chance of home
loan approval.
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