Getting approved for a mortgage is an important milestone, but the financial review does not necessarily end once you receive an initial approval. Lenders may verify certain information again before closing, including your employment and income. If your income changes during this period, it could affect your mortgage approval, depending on the circumstances.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 8th, 2026
The Non-farm Payroll figures are a strong indicator of the job market and showed a notable increase this quarter. However, this doesn't necessarily indicate a significant shift in the job market as a whole, as certain sectors have experienced outsized impacts compared to others. JOLTs job openings data does support the increase in openings seen over the last quarter, though it is not among the largest indicators on the broader economic scale.
