Home Loan & Length of employment requirements

[ms_businesswoman]

I am plan to buy a home sometime next year (2009), but I just recently got a job offer with another bigger firm (same industry, just more pay, more growth and potential to move up).
I was wondering if I take the job offer would me just starting a new job affect my chances of getting a home loan or my interest rate. My credit is great, not much debt...just student loan.

I will finish my 3rd year at my current job in January.

Are is it not wise to change jobs in the current economy?

[simpleyme]

if its in the same field it does not affect you in a bad way , most people need a home loan after moving to take a new job

[momof1in150]

It has less of an effect if you are in the same career field. They are looking for a consistent employment history in a single career field.