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how much would my interest rate change if i increase my credit score?

Right now mine is a 735. Would it make a difference if I wait a year or so to get a mortgage, in the meantime pay down my cards and try to get it more in the 760-770 range? by deeana4400001572 from Carmel, Indiana. May 9th 2014 Reply


Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

There is no assurance that rates will stay near these historic lows. In today's market, there is little, if any, interest rate advantage to you, when your score is over 720. If your debt ratio allows you to accomplish the transaction you desire, act now, to avoid disappointment later.

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Joel Asbury (Winterwood)
#44 ranked lender in Indiana - 34 contributions

There is no advantage to 760-770 range. In fact, most lender's benchmark credit scores for what we call "prime" interest rates are at 740. Besides, 735 is not what your mortgage credit score is unless you have had another mortgage company pull your credit for you. There are different algorithms for different creditors - FICO is for credit cards, which can be obtained by most free credit sources - while mortgage and auto finance companies rely upon their own credit algorithm to determine score. Chances are great your scores are actually higher due to the median we would work from.I would suggest calling me to find out where you actually stand. Feel free any time to reach me - 317-450-8394. I'm a licensed mortgage loan originator that can help you get the best rate out there as I work for a locally owned and operated mortgage broker with access to over 20 different lenders. I'm looking forward to your call as it would be my honor to serve you.

May 9th 2014
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