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Better pay in what way? It it's full-time, W2, with a guaranteed minimum pay rate that qualifies you for the loan, that's good. If you are going into commission pay, pay that is more reliant or weighted on bonus pay (and you lack a 2-year history of commission/bonus), or a job without a guaranteed minimum rate, that's not good.
If you are hourly, make sure the hourly rate and number of hours is better and guaranteed in writing.
Do not replace large chunks of salary with potential bonus or commission income.
Make certain you can link the old job with the new one. Say one is in television and the other is plumbing. But you were in accounting, that's fine. Plumber to News Director is not (unless you just earned a degree on the side).
Figure out which is the priority, job or house. Proceed with that in mind. I recommend you get the job where you want it, then the house, even if you must wait for a 2 year history of OT or bonus income (OT is averaged over 2 years, unless guaranteed as regular or a minimum number of hours each month).
Just because the job may be the priority doesn't mean ditch home buying. Find a loan officer to help you through the change and to advise you what works with any job offers. The loan officer can give you the outcome (buy now or buy later) with each offer.
Good luck!
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