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Navigating the Homebuying Process with Poor Credit

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder by Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
July 12, 2023
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Buying a home is an exciting but often daunting experience, especially for those with bad credit. Bad credit doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home, but it comes with additional challenges. Should you wait until your credit score improves? The right approach to making your dream of homeownership a reality is personal. No matter your situation, it will likely take hard work and patience. Here are some tips for buying a home with bad credit.

Benefits to First Improving Your Credit Score 

Your credit score plays a critical role in the home-buying process. Lenders use it to measure your creditworthiness to determine your ability and likeness to repay a loan. This determines whether you qualify for a loan and at what interest rate. If you have a high credit score, you’re more likely to qualify and receive a lower interest rate, which can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. On the other hand, a low score may result in being denied a loan or a high-interest rate.

When buying a home, having good credit can help you in other ways. For example, a good credit score can make getting approved for a mortgage pre-approval easier, showing sellers you’re a serious buyer and helping you stand out in a competitive housing market. A good credit score can also qualify you for better home insurance rates and lower closing costs.

Taking time to improve your credit score before applying for a home loan increases your chances of getting approved and saves money over the long term.

How to Improve Your Credit Score

To improve your credit score, review your credit report to identify any errors or inaccuracies that could be dragging down your score and report any to the credit bureau. Next, focus on paying down high-interest debt and making all your payments on time. Consider looking into credit counseling programs focused on improving credit scores.

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