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LOCAL MORTGAGE GUIDANCE FOR SPRINGFIELD & SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

Questions? Call Alex @ (417) 209-7463 or Anthony @ (417) 209-0316

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The Ten Commandments for a Smooth Loan Transaction

The Ten Commandments of a Smooth Loan TransactionI. Thou Shalt Not Change Jobs, become Self Employed or QUIT Your Job(s)

II. Thou Shalt Not Buy a Vehicle (or you may be living in it!)

III. Thou Shalt Not Become Late on ANY Payments

IV. Thou Shalt Not Reduce Account Balances Below What You Told/Provided to Your Loan Officer

V. Thou Shalt Not “Forget” to Include All Debts on Application

VI. Thou Shalt Not Buy “Big Ticket” Items (>$250)

VII. Thou Shalt Not Apply for Credit Anywhere Until Your Loan is Complete and Closed (credit inquiries count too!)

VIII. Thou Shalt Not make “Unusually” Large Deposits Into Your Accounts Without First Consulting with Your Loan Officer

IX. Thou Shalt Not Close/Open/Change Bank Accounts

X. Thou Shalt Not Co-Sign on a Loan for Friends or Family

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Highlands Residential Mortgage, LTD
1465 E Primrose St Suite B
Springfield, MO 65804

Alex Carriker
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(417) 209-7463
NMLS: 1283419 | MO: 10798-MLO


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(417) 209-0316
NMLS: 2228399


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