Strategies For Credit Scores From Contact Kate

by Wanting To Buy A House
(USA)

My husband's credit score vs. my credit score...this is my mortgage question. My husband has worked really hard on getting his credit score up to par, but before we were married, I had some bad debts on my score, and I'm just wondering what will happen when we try to buy a house.

Will my credit score bring his down a whole lot? Are we better off just putting the house in his name?

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The Simple Truth About Credit Scores

Dear Friend,

With a little effort, you can fix your credit score. Simply follow my steps on How To Fix A Credit Score. With a little elbow grease and a little time, you can turn your credit report around.

Most mortgage lenders will use the lowest credit score of two borrowers. So it is important to pay attention to your credit report now. Don't miss what Kendra accomplished. If she can do it, so can you!

Whether a mortgage lender will allow your husband to buy a home separately depends in part on which state the home is located in and also where you both live. So be sure to ask.

For more help getting ready to buy a home, start with my 10 best kept secrets to low mortgage payments.

Best wishes and good luck,
Kate

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