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How to Boost Your Credit Score to Prepare for Buying a House

If you are getting ready for home ownership, you have probably taken a good long look at your personal finances. Having a great credit score can be helpful when qualifying for a mortgage. If yours is less than stellar, here are a few steps you can take to boost your credit score.

How to Boost Your Credit Score to Prepare for Buying a House

Get Rid of Existing Debt

Debt is one of the top things that can hurt your credit. Tackle any existing debt by prioritizing making extra payments beyond the minimum required. Even a small amount can help when done repeatedly over time. While paying off existing debt, make sure to curb your spending so that you don’t add to your debt.

If you don’t have a budget, this is the perfect time to do it.  Make a list of your fixed expenses, variable expenses, and discretionary spending. Include required debt payments as well as any extra payments toward existing debt that you can make. Once you have a budget, keep track of what you spend to make sure that it stays within the budget limits that you have set.

Pay Your Bills On Time

Late payments will be a ding against your credit. Paying your bills on time is a great way to keep your score high. This includes things like utilities and subscription payments. Existing mortgage and rent payments are also very important. Paying these on time tells potential lenders that you can pay your bills.

Get Credit

While you don’t want to take out a ton of new credit cards, if you don’t have any credit lines, this can actually have a negative impact on your credit. Taking out a low balance credit card that you pay off in full every month can boost your credit. This shows potential lenders that you can be responsible with your credit. They want to see that you will pay things off when you should and not let your debt get out of control.

Author Bio: Greg Sandler
Greg Sandler is a distinguished leader and strategist in the mortgage and real estate investment industry. With over two decades of experience, Greg has honed his expertise in guiding his clients to build wealth through real estate.

Greg Sandler has direct and first-hand experience as co-founder and CEO of USA Investment Group Management Inc., focusing on growing real estate holdings and diversified asset portfolios. Under Greg's guidance, the company has executed hundreds of traditional real estate acquisitions and currently manages a substantial portfolio of rental units.

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