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      Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

      Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

      Published 01/02/2024 | Posted by Monica Petway


      Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

      As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it's never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for home ownership is building a solid credit score.

      Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate. An article from CNBC explains:

      This means your credit score may feel even more important to your homebuying plans right now since mortgage rates are a key factor in affordability, especially today.

      According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the median credit score in the U.S. for those taking out a mortgage is770. But that doesn’t mean your credit score has to be perfect. An article from Business Insider explains generally how your FICO score range can make an impact:

      Working with a trusted lender is the best way to get more information on how your credit score could factor into your home loan and the mortgage rate. As FICO says:

      If you’re looking for ways to improve your score, Experian highlights some things you may want to focus on:

      A lender will help you navigate the process from start to finish, from assessing which range your score falls in to telling you more about the specifics for each loan type.

      Bottom Line

      As you set your sights on buying a home in the upcoming year, a focus on boosting your credit score could help you get a better mortgage rate when the time comes. If you want to learn more, connect with a trusted lender.





      “When it comes to mortgages, a higher credit score can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. This is because your credit score directly impacts your mortgage rate, which determines the amount of interest you’ll pay over the life of the loan.”
      “. . . you don’t need a perfect credit score to buy a house. . . .Aiming to get your credit score in the ‘Good’ range (670 to 739) would be a great start towards qualifying for a mortgage. But if you’re wanting to qualify for the lowest rates, try to get your score within the ‘Very Good’ range (740 to 799).”
      “While many lenders use credit scores like FICO Scores to help them make lending decisions, each lender has its own strategy, including the level of risk it finds acceptable. There is no single “cutoff score” used by all lenders and there are many additional factors that lenders may use to determine your actual interest rates.”
      • Your Payment History: Late payments can have a negative impact by dropping your score. Focus on making payments on time and paying any existing late charges quickly.
      • Your Debt Amount (relative to your credit limits):When it comes to your available credit amount, the less you’re using, the better. Focus on keeping this number as low as possible.
      • Credit Applications: If you’re looking to buy something, don’t apply for additional credit. When you apply for new credit, it could result in a hard inquiry on your credit that drops your score.

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