A larger account balance may help your purchase budget, but a lender can still need to understand how the money arrived. If you are buying in Conyers, discuss significant deposits and planned transfers early. Good records can reduce questions about whether funds are eligible and whether a deposit creates an obligation not otherwise reflected in your application.
Identify the source accurately
Tell the loan officer whether funds came from earnings, a transfer, a gift, sale proceeds, or another source. Do not describe borrowed money as savings or a loan as a gift. The source affects what review may be needed. Ask which records apply to your particular deposit rather than collecting unrelated documents.
Preserve the transfer trail
Keep the relevant account statements and transaction records in the form the lender requests. If money moved between accounts, the review may need to connect both sides. Fannie Mae’s depository-account guidance addresses evaluation of large deposits for applicable loans. Not every deposit requires the same explanation, so ask what remains unclear in your file.
Avoid unnecessary account movement
Before shifting funds among several accounts, ask whether the change affects documentation or the closing plan. A simple, traceable arrangement is easier to explain than a chain of transfers without complete records. Do not alter statements or omit pages to make the file look cleaner. Provide accurate documents through the secure process.
Distinguish a balance from eligible closing funds
Ask how much of the available money can be used for the transaction and what verification remains. Funds expected from a future event should not automatically be treated as ready to close. If a source cannot be documented as required, discuss the effect before committing to a purchase dependent on those funds.
What if a deposit arrives close to closing?
Contact the loan officer promptly and ask what records are needed. Do not assume a late deposit will be ignored or that it automatically prevents approval. The correct response depends on the source, amount, loan requirements, and timing. An early conversation is more useful than discovering a missing document during the final closing preparations.
Discuss your next step with Reliant Mortgage
Discuss your Conyers purchase funds with Reliant Mortgage before making major transfers. Explain the source of any significant deposit and ask what information is needed to evaluate your closing funds.
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Helpful resources
Fannie Mae: depository accounts and large deposits
Fannie Mae: verification of deposits and assets
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