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Is 620 a good enough credit score to buy a house?
Bankrate via AOL· 5 months agoA credit score of 620 means you have “fair” credit, according to the commonly used FICO scale. It’s not the worst by any means, but it’s not great,...
What credit score do you need to buy a house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoJamie Kripke/Getty Images Strictly speaking, you don’t need a credit score to buy a house. If you’re paying cash, no one necessarily cares if you have...
Most Americans Have a 'Good' or Better Credit Score. Do You?
The Motley Fool via AOL· 4 days agoImage source: Getty Images If you're a normal human (as opposed to a personal finance writer, like I...
4 Reasons I Worked Hard to Earn an 810 Credit Score
Motley Fool· 10 months agoImage source: Getty Images A good credit score also helps me keep my insurance premiums as low as possible. My credit score is somewhere around 810,...
How to buy a house with bad credit
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoKey takeaways You can get a mortgage with a credit score as low as 620, 580 or even 500, depending on the type of loan. Some mortgage lenders offer bad...
Buying a house with a friend
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoMorsa Images/Getty Images For many prospective homebuyers, sole ownership is prohibitively expensive. With inflation and mortgage rates still high, some...
First-time home buyer in 2024: What you need to know
Yahoo Personal Finance· 5 months agoIt's a good time to be a first-time home buyer. No, really. For one thing, current market conditions are keeping possible repeat buyers on the sidelines....
20 Things You Can't Do With a Low Credit Score
Cheapism via AOL· 2 years agozimmytws/istockphoto Equifax has admitted it incorrectly reported some consumers' credit scores, advising housing agency Freddie Mac that 12% of the...
Plan to buy a home in the next year or two? Here are 5 steps to take now to get your finances ready
CNN Business via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoBuying a home is likely one of the most complex and expensive transactions you’ll ever make. If you...
How to improve your finances before your first mortgage
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoKey takeaways By improving your finances before applying for a mortgage, you give yourself the best...