Boost Your Credit Score and Buy a Home Faster in 2023!
If you're looking to improve your credit score and buy a home in 2023, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share tips and tricks from Tulsa's top mortgage lender and credit repair specialist, Mike David, with the Oklahoma Mortgage Group. First, it helps to understand what makes up your credit score. FICO scores are based on five categories: 1. Payment history – 35% of a borrower ’ s FICO score; A long history of on time payments is good for your credit rating and lenders like to see clients using multiple sources of credit (revolving credit and installment loans) with a good payment history. 2. Amounts owed – 30% of your FICO score; The less debt you have the greater your chances of getting credit. 3. Length of credit history – 15% of your FICO score; A long track record or responsible credit use is good for your credit rating. 4. ...