What you need to know if you’re buying a home!

You’ve probably heard the saying, “when you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” That is especially true when it comes to buying a home today. Underwriters are following strict guidelines-and that means even things like bank deposits and transfers are under scrutiny.

Here’s some insight on how underwriters analyze bank statements…and what you need to know and do (or not do) during the loan process.

Today, many banks require an explanation and proof of source of funds for any large non-payroll deposits that are listed on a bank statement. What is deemed a large deposit is largely determined by the underwriter and can ben as low as a few hundred dollars. The reason for the underwriter’s concern is that an applicant may be borrowing money from individuals, or accepting money from an interested party to the transcation, to help with the settlement costs.

it’s easy to see how this bank requirement can create a lot of frustration, especially for people who are used to moving money between their accounts, which many of us do today. The key thing to remember is that anyone applying for a mortgage should avoid transferring money between accounts or making large non-payroll deposits during the home buying or selling period. While that may feel like an inconvenience, the time and headache you’ll save yourself from having to account for all your deposits will be worth it.

Let me know if you have any questions at all about this, or if there’s anything I can do to help you at this time.