Do’s and Don’ts as you get ready to buy
Do These
Deposit Earnings
Deposit paychecks or other earnings into a bank account
Pay your bills on time
Late payments over 30 days can show up on your credit and affect your credit score
Submit your tax returns
1-2 years of tax returns may be required to buy a home
Get your P2Q
Speak to an Intercap loan officer and put together your Pathway to Qualification plan, including a credit check
Don’t Do These
Quit your job
Leaving your job could delay your ability to buy for up to 3 months or more
Apply for bankruptcy
A bankruptcy, short sale, or foreclosure could delay your ability to buy a home for years
Make big purchases
Purchases that could negatively impact your credit or debt-to-income ratio








