No one likes the feeling of being rejected, especially when the rejection means that you might be unable to have your dream home. That’s why, alongside putting in an offer for your house and sifting through other important paperwork, there’s another hurdle you’re going to have to get over - and that’s the underwriting process. If you’ve already made yourself aware of the buying process, then we’re sure that you’ll already be familiar with underwriting. But, for those who would like a refresh, the underwriting process is used by lenders as a way to determine whether or not a prospective homeowner is suitable for their loan, as well as whether it gets accepted or rejected. After closing, the chances of a loan being denied are significantly lower than earlier on in the buying process, but seeing as it's not something that is entirely out of the question, we’re here to talk you through some of the top reasons why loans can be denied, even after closing. So, in order to help make sure that you steer clear of getting a rejection letter from your mortgage lender, below we’re going to be talking you through some potential loan pitfalls, and how you can avoid them to ensure that the keys to your forever home go in your pocket. Read on.