Every $100 you pay per month on a credit payment could cost your about $10,000 in home eligibility. For example, a car payment of $300/month could mean that you qualify for $30,000 less in a mortgage.

Even if you have accumulated enough savings, you should considering not making any large purchases until after closing. The last thing you want is to know that you could have purchase a new home had you curbed the urge to spend.