by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 23, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—The average credit score in the United States hit an all-time high in 2018, according to a new report from the credit scoring company FICO. The average FICO credit score reached 704 in April—up four points from the year prior, according to the semiannual report...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 6, 2018 | Agent, Best Practices, House Canary, Latest News |
The real estate industry revolves around credit. For many buyers, a good credit score is essential to securing a loan with favorable terms. For renters, many landlords choose tenants based on their credit scores. With March National Credit Education Month,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 27, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
While your credit score affects everything from your ability to buy a car or a home to how much interest you will pay on the loan, many people don’t know how these scores are calculated or what impacts them positively or negatively. Moreover, says the Credit...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 12, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Most people don’t think too much about their FICO scores until they want to get a loan. No matter the type of loan you want—mortgage, new car—the higher your FICO score, the more likely you’ll be approved. Understanding the five factors that make up your...