Tag: Credit Score

Posted on 02/07/2024
Know your credit score: Mortgage terms & approval basics
If you're planning to buy a house, managing your credit...
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Posted on 11/09/2022
Shopping for mortgages: Find the right financing for your home
You’ve done your research, and you’re ready to purchase...
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Posted on 07/07/2021
Differences in Credit Scores & How to Check Them
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...
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Posted on 12/18/2019
Mortgage Qualifications: FICO Score
Image by David Pereiras from Shutterstock Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors...
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