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CREDIT RATING

 

What does it mean?

Your Credit rating will determine what type of loan you will get, the rate you get, your closing costs, etc.  The better your credit the better deals you will get.

Credit rating scores go from 400 to 850 points.  He more points you have the better your credit.  There are three credit score companies?  It is estimated that 30% of the data on these credit reports is incorrect.  Check it out and get it corrected if something is wrong.

www.equifax.com   Equifax

www.experian.com   Experian

www.tuc.com  Trans Union

New laws are going into effect which will allow you to get one credit report free each year.   Until, it goes into effect in this area there is a charge of about $12.00 for a report.

New laws are going into effect which will allow you to get one credit report free each year.   Until, it goes into effect in this area there is a charge of about $12.00 for a report.

Scores and what grade they provide:

680 - 850    A+        Great credit - best rates, service, fewer closing costs

600 - 680    A           Good credit - good rates and service

580 - 599     A-         Acceptable but not as many good deals here.

500 - 579    B,C        More likely to have to go to a mortgage broker.  Don't expect the prime deals

Bellow 500                 Unlikely to get credit

A good broker or banker will be able to make suggestions for improving your credit scores.

 

 

 
 

Buyer Information

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How Long Will Home Items Last

Buying A House

Buy First or Sell First

 

Finance Information

Amortization

Credit Ratings

Down Payment

Where to Go For A Loan

Additional Costs to Consider

Questions to Ask Lender

What Can You Afford

Financing a Home

 

Selling A Home

Selling a House

Seller Mistakes to Avoid

Preparing Your House to Sell

What Is Your House Worth

Buy First or Sell First