09/18/2026
Going under contract doesn’t mean the financing part is finished…
Between an accepted offer and closing day, your lender is still verifying your finances—and seemingly normal decisions can create extra questions, paperwork, or delays.
A few things to be especially careful about:
1. Opening new credit
That new credit card, furniture financing, or car loan can change your debt-to-income ratio and affect your loan approval.
2. Changing jobs or income
A job change isn’t automatically a problem, but your lender needs to know about it. Changes in employment, hours, pay structure, or income can require additional verification.
3. Moving large amounts of money around
Transferring money between accounts, receiving large deposits, or moving funds around right before closing can create a documentation trail your lender has to verify.
4. Sitting on lender requests
When your lender asks for a bank statement, pay stub, explanation, signature, or updated document, getting it back quickly helps keep everything moving.
5. Making a big purchase before closing
Furniture. Appliances. A vehicle. A bunch of stuff for the new house you technically do not own yet. 😅 Even if you can afford it, wait—or talk to your lender first.
The simplest rule?
Between offer and closing, don’t make a major financial move without checking with your lender first.
Most closing delays aren’t dramatic. They’re often paperwork, timing, or something that seemed completely harmless at the time.
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