That large balance that you have months to pay off on your credit card or make a final deposit for your years of student loans is an unbeatable feeling. But more than just bringing your peace, it brings down your revolving and paid off debts, closer to financial freedom. Revolving …
Read More »What is the credit score needed to buy a home in 2020?
Credit lines typically range from 300 to 850, and lenders within a certain range may be eligible for mortgage loans. While you do not need a perfect 850 credit score to get the best mortgage rates, there are general credit score requirements that you must meet to take out a …
Read More »Borrower risk profiles based on credit score
Lenders who extend your credit, whether in the form of a car loan or a new credit card, review your credit score to decide how likely you are to pay off what you borrow. Your credit score falls between 300 (bad) and 850 (excellent). But to facilitate loan decisions, financial …
Read More »What is considered a subprime credit score?
If you have less than stellar credit, you may be classified as someone who is “subprime,” meaning that your credit score is lower than what is required to get the best interest rates, or “prime.” More than a third (34.8%) of Americans fall into the subprime credit category, according to …
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