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Control your credit score
It's virtually impossible to change your score in
the time between when most people decide to buy a home or refinance
their mortgage and when they apply. So the short answer is, you
really can't "on the spot." But there are strategies you
can live with to make sure when you apply for a loan your score
is as high as possible.
Make sure that the information each of the three credit reporting
bureaus has on you is consistent and up to date. Order a copy of
your credit report about once a year, and dispute any inaccuracies.
Note: Theoretically, if a series of credit reports is requested
on your behalf during a limited amount of time, your score goes
down until time passes without any inquiries. Changes in the law
though have made "consumer-originating" credit report
requests not count so much. Also, a series of requests in relation
to getting a mortgage or car loan is not treated the same as a number
of credit card requests in a limited time. This is because the credit
bureaus, and lenders, realize that people request their own credit
reports to keep up with what's on them, and smart consumers shop
around for the best mortgage and car loans.
Unsolicited credit card solicitations in the mail don't count against
your credit report, so don't worry.
The two main components of your credit score are your payment history
and the amounts you owe. Bankruptcy filings and foreclosures, which
can stay on your credit report for as many as 10 years, can significantly
lower your score. It's never a good idea to take on more credit
than you can handle.
Late payments work against you. It's extremely important to pay
bills on time, even if it's only the monthly payment.
Dont "max out" your credit lines. Since the size of the
balance on your open accounts is a factor, lower balances are better.
It's said that by carefully managing your credit, it's possible
to add as much as 50 points per year to your score.
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