<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">When you are ready to obtain a mortgage, staying educated about the best practices of a successful home purchase can help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls along the way. Here is a list of Dos and Don&rsquo;ts to follow as you begin the home financing process: &nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2>Do</h2>
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    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Obtain a pre-approval</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Continue to make your mortgage payments on time, if any</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Stay current on all existing accounts</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Continue to work for the same employer</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Continue to use your credit cards as usual</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Contact your Loan Consultant with any questions</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Share your mortgage experience with family, friends, and co-workers</li>
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<h2>Don&apos;t</h2>
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    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Move money around without first contacting your Loan Consultant</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Make any major purchases</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Pay bills late</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Apply for new credit or open new accounts</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Close any credit card accounts</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Change banks or open new bank accounts</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Max out or overcharge your credit accounts</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Take out a new auto loan or lease</li>
    <li style="font-size: 18px;">Make large cash deposits</li>
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