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Does getting preapproved for a home loan hurt your credit score?
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What credit score is needed to refinance your mortgage?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days agoKey takeaways You’ll need a credit score of at least 620 for a conventional refinance. Credit score...
USDA loans: What are they and am I eligible?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways USDA mortgages are aimed at borrowers buying in eligible rural areas. These loans come with lenient rules around credit scores and down...
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways Your credit score is one of the most important factors that lenders look at when you apply for a mortgage loan. Different types of loans...
What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy a House?
GoBankingRates via AOL· 11 months agoSwitching from renting to owning a home requires planning and a solid credit mix in your credit history. If you're considering applying for a mortgage...
Is 800 a good enough credit score to buy a house?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoYour credit score carries a lot of weight when you’re applying for a mortgage. Not only does it help lenders determine whether or not they’ll offer you a...
Best mortgage lenders for bad credit in 2024
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoIf your credit needs work, that doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t qualify for a mortgage. Here’s our guide to the best mortgage lenders for bad-credit...
How to Get a Mortgage Loan Without Great Credit
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe average U.S. credit score reached a record high of 714 last year, according to Experian, rising four points from 2020. But, even that’s not a score...
As rising rates squeeze homebuyers dry in cities, USDA loans offer an escape
MoneyWise via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoJune is almost over, and that means President Joe Biden's "National Homeownership Month" is, too....
BofA's test loan program isn't the only way to buy a house without a down payment — here's how
MoneyWise via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe biggest obstacle for many first-time homebuyers is coming up with the cash for a down payment....