03/11/2026
Planning to buy a home early in 2027? 🏡 The next few months of your finances will play a part in your application.
When you apply for a home loan, the bank will ask for your recent payslips and bank statements, usually covering the last three months. For an application in January or February, that means your statements from November, December and January.
A few things banks look at on those statements:
✅ Debit orders going off on time, with no returned or bounced payments
✅ How your income compares to your regular monthly spending
✅ Any new credit agreements or store accounts opened recently
The festive season can put pressure on any budget, so it helps to plan ahead. Keep your debit orders covered, hold off on opening new accounts, and try to keep spending close to your usual pattern.
If you'd like to know where you stand before you start house hunting, we can help you get pre-approved. It gives you a clear idea of what you can afford and highlights anything worth sorting out before you apply.
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