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How Credit Scores Impact Mortgage Applications:

Having good credit and being an educated consumer can save you money. You will get better interest rates and better terms, which saves a lot of money in the long run. Additionally, you can save money on insurance. Know what is in your credit report and know what your score is. Lenders are in business to make money. If you don’t know what’s in your credit report or what your score is, a lender can charge you more.

But you’re asking in your head, how can credit score affect your mortgage applications? For starters, credit scores aid in measuring debt and your capability in paying back loans. Also, it helps in determining your interest and mortgage rates.

Watch this video and dig deeper.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - August 10, 2012 at 1:40 pm

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How does declined credit card applications affect your score?

Question by Project EX: How does declined credit card applications affect your score?
Hello, i applied for 2 credit card applications within a week and got declined. This is because, i am 18, and only have 2 bank accounts with no credit on file. When i paid $ 15 yesterday to see my credit score, it reported as having “no score”. So i guess my declined accounts don’t count, expect for the inquiry right?

And say i do have credit, how much does a decline account do for a credit card.

Also 1 more question: What is the easiest card to get, ive tried:
1. Texaco
2. Best Buy
3. Bank of America
any ideas?

Best answer:

Answer by Mary F
Credit card declinations are not reflected in your credit report but a lot of inquiries can hurt your score. If I were you I would consider trying to get a credit card through your bank or try a local credit union. If you need to get a secured credit card where the amount of deposit you put in equals the credit line. Charge some small purchases but pay off the entire balance every month. You also want to show a payment as agreed history. My husband and I have superior credit (over 850 scores) He has limits of $ 25,000 or more on some of his cards. Believe me when I married him I was coming into the marraige with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and by following this advice I am in Credit Heaven. Good Luck!!

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Posted by Trevor - June 13, 2012 at 8:33 am

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