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5 things that go into your credit score (#2 is debt)
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Can you still get a mortgage with so-so credit?
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Average credit scores are higher than ever, and more renters could buy
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Believe these 2 myths to make homebuying harder than it has to be
Reading Time: 2 minutes Freddie Mac’s 2019 report, Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research, has big implications for first-time homebuyers. …
How fraud-protection pros keep their identity airtight
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Will the new UltraFICO make it easier for you to buy a house? Probably not.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Oct. 29, 2018. A big chunk of credit scoring is based on your payment history. (Approximately …
5 fast ways to whip your credit score into shape before you buy a house
Reading Time: 6 minutes July 24, 2018. There are few things worse than finding your dream home and not being …
6 ways to fine-tune (or overhaul) your credit before you buy
Reading Time: 5 minutes April 17, 2018. Most homebuyers have misconceptions about credit. On the internet, credit myths abound, but …
QUIZ: Are you really ready to buy a house?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Is it a good time for you to buy a house? Take our quiz. Score 28-36: …
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