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Wednesday, August 28, 2024   /   by Dick Keenan

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?

When you're considering buying a home, your credit score plays a crucial role. Think of it as your financial report card—lenders use it to determine if you qualify for a mortgage and which loan options might be available to you. As the Mortgage Report explains:

"Good credit scores indicate to lenders that you have a history of responsibly managing your debts. The higher your score, the better your chances of securing a mortgage." However, many buyers tend to overestimate the minimum credit score required to buy a home. According to a report from Fannie Mae, only 32% of consumers accurately understand what lenders typically require. This means nearly two-thirds of people are unsure.

To give you a general idea, Experian offers some guidance:

“The minimum credit score needed to buy a house can range from 500 to 700, depending on the type of mortgage loan and the lender. For a conventional mortgage, most lenders require a minimum credit score of 620.” In other wo. ...

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Friday, December 11, 2020   /   by Traci Pimentel

6 Things To Avoid After Applying For A Mortgage

Once you've found the right home and applied for a mortgage loan, there are some KEY things to avoid so you continue to qualify for your loan when it's time to close on your home.
#1. DON'T Deposit Any Cash Into Your Bank Accounts Before Speaking
To Your Banker Or Loan Officer.

While normally we celebrate depositing money into an account, you don't want to put any 'sizable' amount of funds in an account while you're waiting for a mortgage loan.  Unless you can prove the deposit is legit, that additional money can lead to the Underwriter denying your loan.
#2. DO NOT Make Any Large Purchases, Like A New Car
Or Furniture For Your Home!

We know it's tempting to want a new ride to park in your new garage or want to furnish your new pad ... WAIT!!!  This can affect both your credit score and debt to income ratio, which can cause the amount you initially qualified for to be reduced.  Not to mention, racking up additional debt before factoring in a mortgage payment m ...

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