There are three main credit reporting agencies: TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. Your credit score is a reflection of your debt and payment history.
Here are five things that will affect your credit score.
1. A variety of credit. Creditors want to see that you have a history of different types of credit. Such as credit cards, installment loans, and mortgages.
2. How much debt you have. The more debt you have the more of a risk you are to a lender. Therefore, always try to pay down or pay off your debt to make yourself less of a risk to a lender. This will make it easier for them to approve your loan and offer you a lower interest rate.
3. What is your payment history. It is very important that you pay all of your bills on time. This means everything from your utility bills to your credit cards. Everything! Late payments will lower your credit score.
4. How old is your current credit. Whatever you do - do not open any new lines of credit, no matter how small they are, if you are getting ready to start looking for a home. If you do, this tells a lender that you may be spending too much, too fast and they will lower your credit score and will more than likely give you a higher interest rate.
5. How long have you had credit. Age matters when it comes to credit. Younger buyers are at a disadvantage because their credit history is shorter. The longer your credit history is the better. This gives the lender a better idea of how you handle your money and your debt and whether or not you historically pay your bills on time.
It is important that you check your credit reports throughout the year. You will need to make sure that everything is accurate and that there is nothing there that does not belong.
If there are issues with your credit report, this will give you some time to correct or improve things before you attempt to buy a house.
Talk to your realtor about what you can do to improve your credit score and exactly what you will need in order to qualify for a home loan. Your realtor will be able to refer you to a reputable mortgage lender, thereby making the whole process much easier.
Ispecialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate
in Loudoun
County and Northern Virginia.
I have over 25 years
experience in the real estate industry. As a Broker/Owner with Exit
Realty Talbot and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me
to exceed the expectations of my clientele. If you are considering
listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas, ask me about our
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My past awards and
designations include – 2003 President of the Dulles Association of Realtors,
2003 Dulles Area Assoc Realtor of the Year, Salesperson of the year 2000 Dulles
Area Assoc of Realtors, Top Producer awards from both the Dulles Area
Association and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. I am a
member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network.
I have lived in Loudoun
County since 1979. I am married with two grown children and two
grandchildren. My son in law is my business partner in real estate.
I love to jog in the mornings and spend time relaxing on my Trawler during the
summer months.
Loudoun County
and Northern Virginia Real Estate Sales and Solutions – Helena Talbot, Broker.
I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in the
Northern Virginia area to include Loudoun County and surrounding areas
including Fairfax, Clarke, Fauquier, Prince William Counties. Our
local neighborhoods includeLeesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac Falls, Brambleton,
Broadlands, Lansdowne, River Creek, Belmont Country Club, Beacon Hill,
Shenstone, Waterford, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill and
Bluemont.
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