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There’s talk in the news and throughout the housing market industry that lending giant Wells Fargo is lowering credit scores it requires for prospective home buyers financing with FHA loans. While this may seem – on the surface at least - like great news for Americans looking to buy a home … we approach this move with cautious optimism.
FICO credit scores are an important part of the first time home owner mortgage process. Your score and your credit history tell a lender a lot about your financial life and the likelihood that you'll pay your house payments on time. Your FICO score doesn't tell the whole story of course, but it's on important step in the home buying journey. So what does a 550 FICO score say? In essence, it says you're not ready for a mortgage just yet.
Are you looking to buy a new car, apply for a mortgage or pursue a new career opportunity anytime soon? Then you may also know that your ability to secure a loan, a low interest rate, and even that coveted new career position, is dependent upon a vital piece of financial information – your credit score.
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