09/09/2026
Paying off debt before buying a home sounds like the responsible move.
But before you drain your savings to do it, run the numbers with your loan officer.
Not all debt affects your mortgage qualification the same way. Depending on your situation, that $5,000 could have a bigger impact if it's used to pay down a specific balance, increase your down payment, cover closing costs, or stay in the bank as reserves.
We've seen buyers make financial moves with the best intentions, only to find out afterward that there was a more strategic way to use the money.
So before you move a large chunk of cash around while preparing to buy, give us a call.
Tell us what you have to work with, and we'll help you figure out where it can make the biggest difference.
Comment $5K or send us a message and let's run the numbers.
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