When you apply for a mortgage, your bank statements are more than a record of deposits and withdrawals. They tell a story about how money moves through your life. Lenders review them to verify funds, identify large deposits, confirm reserves, and understand whether the money used for closing is properly documented. But for buyers, bank statements can also be a useful mirror. Your Money Patterns Matter Your statements may reveal patterns that are easy to ignore day to day. Frequent … [Read more...]