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 […]
How Credit Cards Affect Your Mortgage Application
So you think you’re finally ready to buy a house, but you have some credit card debt you’re thinking of paying off first. You’re wondering if your credit cards will affect your ability to get a mortgage. That’s a smart thing to wonder! Getting your credit in order before you apply for a home mortgage […]
Your Credit Score – More Important Than Just For Mortgages
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 […]
Know and Understand Your Credit Score and Report
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 […]
6 Myths About Credit Scores You Need to Know
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 […]
