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Articles about Your Credit Score Related to Real Estate Financing

Your Credit Score also known as a FICO score is extremely important to be able to acquire financing to purchase real estate.

These articles can help you understand more about your credit score and the steps to take to get a loan to purchase a home.

 

A Competitive Credit Score Saves Big When Actually Buying a Home

October 19, 2021 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Your Credit Score is incredibly important when you plan to buy a house or refinance a home mortgage. Yet this is one of the most overlooked parts of a home buying plan. The challenge is to start well ahead of the actual purchase of a home so you can position yourself in the best possible […]

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Tips for Buying a Home Even When Your Credit Profile Isn’t Ideal

March 23, 2021 By Guest Leave a Comment

Tips for Buying a Home Even When Your Credit Profile Isn’t Ideal

Guest Post by Bob Shannon Photo from Pixabay When making large purchases that require a loan, building a good credit score is critical. Despite your best efforts, you may find that your credit profile isn’t ideal when it comes time to purchase a house. Many people find themselves in this situation, but there are things […]

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First-Time Home Buyer Tips

May 21, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

I’ve put together 15 First-Time Home Buyer Tips for you to get started on your journey toward the American Dream of homeownership. These tips are a great way to get started, but they do not cover everything you need to know about buying your first home. Still, this should give you a good head start. […]

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5 Little Known Hacks to Boost Your Credit Score

April 17, 2018 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

5 Little Known Hacks to Boost Your Credit Score

BEFORE You Buy A Home! *  Please read our disclosures at the end of the article. You probably know by now that your credit score is critical to not only be able to qualify for a mortgage but also to get the best rate on your loan. So before you go house hunting, let’s get […]

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Your Credit Score – More Important Than Just For Mortgages

August 15, 2016 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Who’s Checking Your Money ‘Cred’? Maybe your ‘Street Cred’ isn’t too important to you, but your credit score should be. So, who IS checking your credit? That depends on what you – or your children – are shopping for, applying for or doing online. Just because you aren’t currently trying to get a mortgage or […]

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Know and Understand Your Credit Score and Report [Infographic]

September 16, 2015 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

According to a new report from the credit bureau Experian, many prospective homebuyers are put off from the process because they are unaware of their credit scores. But knowing your credit score has never been more simple. Start by getting your free report from CreditKarma* at https://www.creditkarma.com. Yes, it’s totally free and there is no […]

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6 Myths About Credit Scores You Need to Know [Infographic]

June 15, 2015 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Like it or not, your credit score determines a great deal about what you can and can’t do in life, that is, when it comes to making major purchases like homes, cars, and other high-ticket items. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths revolving around your credit score and how to keep it […]

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