Have at least 20 percent of the purchase price saved. Lenders will want to verify that you have not borrowed the money, so it is important that you save the money and show deposits into your checking or savings account. Down payments cannot be borrowed; thus it is important to show a paper trail of deposits.

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Prepare for a new home mortgage well in advance. Your finances will need to be in order. This ultimately means that you should have savings set aside and you take care of your debts. Procrastinating may leave you without a mortgage approval.

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