Tag: Credit Score

Posted on 03/08/2023

More ways to buy a house with bad credit

Your credit score matters to mortgage lenders, but that...

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Posted on 08/25/2021

How Often Should You Check Your Credit Scores?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...

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Posted on 05/13/2020

3 Ways Home Buyers Can Position Themselves for the Best Mortgage Terms

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay The perfect home is not the only thing you'll need to shop for when you want to become a homeowner. In order to get the best terms, the lowest monthly payment and a reasonable interest rate, start doing some homework now -- before you even attend your first open house. 1. Check Your...

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Posted on 01/29/2020

What is a FICO Score?

Image by David Pereiras from Shutterstock Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors...

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