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Your FICO Score
Your FICO Score
All three of the major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) use a slightly different system to arrive at a score. While most lenders will use a tri-merged credit score, it is possible to know what range you will fall in by investigating your FICO score online. For a small fee (about $15), you can get your FICO score and credit report from all three credit agencies. Just visit:
 
www.equifax.com
www.experian.com
www.transunion.com
 
Once you receive approval for your financing, it is imperative that you maintain your credit score throughout escrow. Your actions after receiving lender approval for a loan can disqualify you for the loan. You are conditionally approved initially, and the lender reserves the right to re-verify credit, income, assets, and employment at any time. Mortgage lenders usually run a second credit report just prior to closing escrow. Any red flags that appear can disqualify you for the mortgage. A red flag is any inquiry made regarding your credit worthiness. The purchase of a big item such as a car, boat, or furniture may put a red flag on your credit report.
 
Also avoid changing the balances of your checking accounts, savings ... more

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