6 ways home buyers mess up getting a mortgage

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1. Waiting until you can make a 20% down payment

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2. Meeting with only one mortgage lender

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3. Getting pre-qualified rather than pre-approved

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4. Moving money around

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5. Applying for new lines of credit

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6. Changing jobs

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