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Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. These factors will affect your score.
- Your payment history. Whether you paid credit card obligations on time.
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How much you owe. Owing a great deal of money on numerous accounts can indicate that you are overextended.
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The length of your credit history. In general, the longer the better.
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How much new credit you have. New credit, either installment payments or new credit cards, are considered more risky, even if you pay promptly.
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The types of credit you use. Generally, it’s desirable to have more than one type of credit—installment loans, credit cards, and a mortgage, for example.
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Reprinted from Realtor Magazine Online by permission of the National Association of Realtors
Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved
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NORTHEAST MESA GUIDE |
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