diff --git a/electrum/synchronizer.py b/electrum/synchronizer.py
index e5fd0f83f..90160ae9a 100644
--- a/electrum/synchronizer.py
+++ b/electrum/synchronizer.py
@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@ class SynchronizerBase(NetworkJobOnDefaultServer):
     Every time a status changes, run a coroutine provided by the subclass.
     """
     def __init__(self, network):
-        NetworkJobOnDefaultServer.__init__(self, network)
         self.asyncio_loop = network.asyncio_loop
+        NetworkJobOnDefaultServer.__init__(self, network)
 
     def _reset(self):
         super()._reset()
diff --git a/electrum/verifier.py b/electrum/verifier.py
index 3c070776c..c6648c7cd 100644
--- a/electrum/verifier.py
+++ b/electrum/verifier.py
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ class SPV(NetworkJobOnDefaultServer):
     """ Simple Payment Verification """
 
     def __init__(self, network, wallet):
-        NetworkJobOnDefaultServer.__init__(self, network)
         self.wallet = wallet
+        NetworkJobOnDefaultServer.__init__(self, network)
 
     def _reset(self):
         super()._reset()