As a borrower, waiting for closing can feel like agony—especially if you’re trying to close on a house and you’re ready to move, or if you urgently need the savings a refinance will give you.

Applying for a mortgage and closing on a home can involve a mountain of paperwork. Documentation needed typically includes in-depth information about your finances, such as pay stubs, tax returns and ...

Whether or not you use an agent, however, there are some things you should simply never do while closing on a home.