getting a mortgage in texas: How a weekend in Vegas might cost you your house.... - 08/27/12 01:55 AM
 
How a weekend in Vegas might cost you your house...
 
This is cautionary tale for all prospective homebuyers out there.  If you are in the market for a home you have likely already spoken with a lender to get pre-qualified (always the first step).  During that initial conversation he/she likely lectured you about the importance of not doing anything that might lower your credit score or damage your debt to income ratio. 
 
He/she probably told you not to buy a car, furniture, jewelry, heck buying ANYTHING on credit.  Another thing your lender probably told you to … (9 comments)