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Methods Of Improving Credit Before Purchasing Real Estate In Florida

Methods Of Improving Credit Before Purchasing Real Estate In Florida – Sonny Solomon at The Keyes Company

June 3, 2013 //  by Sonny Solomon

There are several things that you can do to prepare for purchasing a home. An especially crucial one is to analyze your credit scores in advance as those scores affects your financing options and interest rate. The following are methods of improving credit before purchasing real estate in Florida.

Methods Of Improving Credit Before Purchasing Real Estate In Florida

Finding Flaws

Your credit rating determines whether you qualify for certain mortgage programs, so pull your credit report ahead of time. There are three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Transunion). Your rating will be different with each one. If you identify any mistakes, be sure to start the process of correcting them right away as it may take a few months to accomplish.

Altering Your Score

If your credit score is unsatisfactory, work on altering it. There are a few ways that you can do this. If you do not routinely use your credit cards, then they are not sending information to the credit bureaus and are therefore not influencing your score. Make routine charges on your cards and pay them off on-time. This will help elevate your credit score. If your balances are high relative to your allowable limits, work on decreasing the balance of each card. Note that it is better to have low balances across multiple cards than to have one card close to its limit.

New and Old Accounts

Avoid applying for new debt or shutting down credit cards. Do not charge big amounts on your cards. These all will reduce your credit rating.

By understanding your credit score, you will have have the time to correct discrepancies. Apply the minimal practices offered in the above Methods Of Improving Credit Before Purchasing Real Estate In Florida Remember that this is only generic suggestions. For personalized financial advice, contact a financial or mortgage advisor.

Category: Mortgage InfoTag: home buying, preparing to buy, credit scores

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