To all my clients, friends and family: I wish you a happy
and prosperous 2012!
A good score to buy a home:
To buy a home and borrow money, one has to be credit worthy.
It is necessary to have a good understanding about the credit score. A credit
score reflects how you pay your debts. If indicates how you make your payments
every month. The credit score is the judge of your credibility and also shows
your affordability when opening new accounts. The lower your credit score, the
higher is the interest rate the lender will charge you.
How does the score count work?
A credit score ranges from 300 to 900. The score count given
to you can be either good or bad. Above 700 is excellent; from 500 – 699 is average
and below 500 is poor. If you are in the last category, you can start to change
your score.
How do you obtain a sound financial status?
It is easy to maintain a good credit score. You have to be
careful with your finances and control it. Here are some guidelines:
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Avoid opening short term accounts;
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Pay your accounts every month on time;
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Check your financial status on the credit report
regular and sort out any errors that might occur on you credit report;
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Multiple credit cards may result into confusion.
This can lead to missing a payment.
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Avoid too much of debts. Keep your debts to a
balanced limit.
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If you paid an account in full, avoid closing
the account. This account can add to you credit worthiness.
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Bankruptcy can harm your credit score tremendously.
Avoid this option as far as possible.
Money is an essential point in your daily life and it is
crucial to have a good credit score when you plan on buying a home. By
monitoring your financial status and being careful not to misbehave when paying
your every month installments, you can maintain a sound financial status.