With the new year right around the corner, that leaves you with precious little time to get your finances in order. Let’s explore a few tips that will help you get a jump on improving your credit score before the end of the year.
Category Archives: Credit Scoring
A Complete Guide: What Is A Credit Freeze And Why Is This Helpful?
Due to recent changes in federal regulations, consumers are now allowed to freeze their credit free of charge. Prior to changes in these regulations, credit bureaus would charge consumers for freezing their credit. What does this mean, and why might someone want to do this?
Improve Your Credit Score To Get Better Mortgage Rates
Borrowers with high credit scores get access to lower mortgage rates and can find the mortgage approval process to be more smooth than borrowers with low credit scores.
Applying For A Mortgage Soon? Don’t Open New Credit Cards On Black Friday.
Shoppers should think twice about is the popular “Open A Charge Card, Save 20%” promotion. The short-term savings may be tempting, but the long-term costs may be huge.
Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates
Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good equity and strong credit, and, without all three, the best rates of the day remain out of reach. Do something about your credit score.
See How Credit Missteps Lower Your Credit Score
The company behind the popular FICO scoring model has published a “What If?” series for common, specific credit missteps.