Just found out even your credit card balances can tweak your mortgage rate a bit. Seems kinda random, but banks really do nitpick. Wonder what other sneaky details banks care about...
Banks definitely dig deeper than most folks realize. Credit utilization is just scratching the surface—they'll also peek at stuff like recent job changes, even if your income stays the same. Had a buddy who switched jobs mid-application, and the bank hit pause and asked for extra documentation. Another sneaky one is large deposits into your account before applying... ever had to explain those to an underwriter?
"Another sneaky one is large deposits into your account before applying... ever had to explain those to an underwriter?"
Honestly, explaining large deposits isn't as daunting as it sounds—been there myself. Underwriters just want clarity. If you document it properly upfront (like a gift letter or proof of sale), it's usually straightforward. I think the bigger issue is when people shuffle money around too much right before applying. Keeping things stable and transparent matters more than avoiding big deposits altogether, IMO.
