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If you have made the decision to purchase a home then you are making an
investment for your future as you are buying an asset that will prove to be valuable.
When searching around for different mortgage loans, you may think that
your score matters a great deal. However, it is just one of many factors that lenders use to
determine if you qualify and what your rates will be.
Your ability to repay the loan is much more important
Before lenders can issue you a loan of a significant amount, they need to
determine your ability to repay otherwise they will lose money if you default.
Your credit score is important as lenders use it to determine your overall
risk. Your score is typically made up of how much you owe, your payment history, the type of credit
you have applied for and many other factors.
While these are all important to determining your loan rates, lenders
realize that the score is just a number so they need to see more proof.
Once you become prequalified for a loan they will take a look at your
income to determine if you are able to afford the new expenses. They will also take your cash
reserves into consideration as you will often need to put down an upfront payment to process the
loan.
Other Factors for Mortgage Loan Approval
Lenders often use ratios in their calculations in order to determine your
loan terms by taking all of your monthly obligations and dividing it by your monthly
income.
The higher the ratio, the riskier you are to the lender regardless of what
your score is.
However, you can still negotiate for better terms even with a slightly
higher ratio if you can show an impeccable credit history and if you can make a large
deposit.
So when applying for a mortgage loan, just remember that your credit score
is generally used a benchmark to prequalify you before additional factors are
considered.
Having a high score is still advantageous though so be sure to take the
necessary steps to increase it.
So be sure to use your credit wisely, keep your balances low and always
make your payments on time.
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