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Correct answer: To ensure the funds are legitimate savings, not additional undisclosed debt
Seasoning requirements (typically 2+ months) ensure that funds claimed as the borrower own resources are legitimate savings, not recently borrowed money that creates undisclosed debt. Unseasoned funds raise the debt-to-income ratio and indicate less financial stability.
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