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    Buying a New Home

    When you are preparing to buy a new home, your financial situation will play a significant role in the decisions that you make regarding what type of home you can buy. However, not only will you have to examine your finances closely, but the lending agency you work with to secure a mortgage will also scrutinize your financial records.

    Below are some of the items that both you and your lending agency will need to take into consideration as you begin the process of purchasing your new home.

    The Bank

    The bank (or other lending agency) that you work with will be primarily concerned with evaluating three different areas:

    • Your income ( and your projected income over time)
    • Your credit history
    • Your collateral
    These three areas will help a bank determine if you are financially stable and likely to pay back the money you borrow.

    For Your Consideration

    Even if you are in a financially secure position, there are still a few factors that you will want to consider before buying a house: