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Will a Mortgage lender check your credit after "Clear to close"?

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Real Estate Agent with ERNAL REAL ESTATE GROUP with Samson Properties 626524

Will a Mortgage lender check your credit after "Clear to close?" The answer is YES.

 

Did you know that even after receiving a "Clear to Close" from your mortgage lender, your financial status isn't completely off the hook just yet? 🚨


Lenders often do a final credit check right before closing to ensure that your financial situation remains steady. A significant change in your credit status (like a big purchase or a new debt) could throw a wrench in your plans. This is why we always tell our clients don't go out and buy new furniture until AFTER you have closed on your new house. 

 

I had a situation like this happen in 2021 (I represented the seller) where we had the happen.  But the good thing was four months later, that the loan officer was able to close that loan.(I have to reach out to that loan officer by the way)



So, here's a pro-tip: Try to keep your financial status as stable as possible from the time of loan application to the closing. Avoid big purchases or adding new debt. It's just a little patience for a smooth closing! 🏡💰

Here are some of my other real estate blogs to read

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Can a loan fall through after "Clear to Close"?


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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lanre, most lenders (if not all) lenders check either the day before closing, or day of depending on what time the closing is set.  SO Buyers, be good until you get the keys!

Aug 09, 2024 12:56 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan very valuable report for will a mortgage lender check credit after clear to close.

Aug 09, 2024 02:29 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.
Aug 10, 2024 04:42 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Lanre - once again, real estate reinforces the saying, "it's not over until it's over".

Aug 10, 2024 04:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Lanre... great reminder. And those lenders will not just check credit, they'll check employment as well in many cases. Too many buyers don't realize this.

Aug 10, 2024 05:26 AM