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- Home price$
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How do I raise my credit score?
Just short of bank approval? 680+ usually gets the best rates; 600 is the minimum for insured mortgages. See how far you are and what to do first.
Credit utilization
60%
- Pay down to reach 30%Lower is better; scores reflect it about a month after paying$6,000
- Pay down to reach 10%$10,000
- Likely path nowB lender or bank (insured)
- To the next tierAbout 40 points (680)
Do it in this order
- Get your free reports from both Equifax and TransUnion; scores can differ by 20-50 points.
- Dispute any errors (accounts that aren't yours, paid debts still showing) right away; fixes raise your score immediately.
- Pay cards below 30% of the limit (ideally 10%) before the statement date.
- Don't close old cards you've had for years (it shortens history and cuts total limit).
General guidance; results vary. Need money now? A B lender or private loan can bridge until your credit improves, then switch back to a bank.