Your credit score is one of the most critical factors when buying a home. Think of it as your financial resume—summarizing how well you manage debt and repay loans. This small yet mighty number, ranging from 300 to 850, gives lenders a snapshot of y
Jan 14, 2025 | Credit Purchasing a Home
In the intricate landscape of personal finance, discerning the optimal borrowing strategy can be like to navigating through a maze of options. Home equity loans and lines of credit emerge as two prominent pathways for homeowners intent on leveraging their
Aug 29, 2024 | Credit
There are scams out there for everything, and obtaining a mortgage is no exception. While home buying and ownership is typically a source of pride and happiness, unscrupulous individuals are always coming up with schemes to con you out of your hard-earned
May 24, 2022 | Credit
Getting a home mortgage loan typically means a lender will run a check of your credit. It is much easier to get a mortgage if you have a great credit score; and you'll get a better deal as well. But what if you don’t have a credit score? Is it still possi
Aug 04, 2021 | Credit
As the U.S. economy reels from record-high unemployment and continued COVID-19 shutdowns, the Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), a global analytics company and producer of the FICO credit score, released a new credit index recently it hopes will keep mortgage
Jul 15, 2020 | Credit
In addition to income and assets, your credit profile is one of the biggest factors in determining whether you qualify for a mortgage. If your credit score is not currently in a desirable range, there are plenty of ways you can improve it to up your chanc
Jun 24, 2020 | Credit