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How Your Credit Score Will Impact Your Mortgage Rate
Thinking of Buying a Home? Check Your Credit Score First
Your personal credit score will have a significant impact on your ability to purchase a home at an affordable interest rate. Further, that same score could be the deciding factor when it comes to even qualifying for a mortgage at all.
If were considering buying a home, then you’d do well to improve your credit score as much as possible before applying for a mortgage. Find out why in this article.
6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With a Mortgage Application
If You’re Applying for a Mortgage, Avoid these Slip-ups
Purchasing a new home can be a very exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful. The mortgage application process is an involved one, and even seemingly small mistakes can throw a wrench into the works.
Learn about the importance of monitoring your credit, not opening up new lines of credit, and more, to ensure that the mortgage process is as smooth as it can possibly be when you're buying a new home.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at six common mistakes you’ll definitely want to avoid when applying for a mortgage.