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How to fix your credit score and qualify for a home loan

One might be wondering why some lenders turn down a mortgage application while some others might consider it fit for approval. The answer may well lie in the credit report and the credit score to be precise which plays a crucial role in loan sanctioning.

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Credit History, Credit Report, Credit Repair: FAQ's

Why do we need crediti reporting and credit historyi?

Credit reporting is needed because it provides the information that helps consumers make purchases, secure loans, pay for college educations, and manage their personal finances. Credit reporting makes it possible for

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Credit Repair and Correcting Errors

There are 3 steps to crediti repair and protection.

  1. Examine your consumer credit reporti every three months.
  2. Before you begin the battle, you must know the battlefield. Your struggle to repair your credit will be fought between the lines of your three credit reports. These reports will generally cost a small amount. You must order all three credit reports (Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax) as they are all used frequently by credit companies.

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The Big 3 - Credit Bureaus

There are currently three main crediti reporting bureaus in the United States. They are: Equifax, Experian, and Trans-Union. Contact information for each is located below:

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Understanding Your Credit Score

Crediti Score Definition: A credit score is a numerical value that ranks individuals according to their credit historyi at a given pointi in time. Your credit score is based on your past payment history, the amount of credit you have outstanding, the amount of credit you have available, and other factors. According to Fannie Maei, one of the major investors in home loans, credit scores have proven to be very good predictors of whether a borroweri will repay his or her loan. Understanding your credit reporti score before you apply for a home loan can save you lots of time and money in the end.

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