What’s the difference between installment credit accounts and revolving debts? The answer impacts your credit score and/or the way a potential lender evaluates your financial picture. Let’s unpack these credit buckets. Installment Credit Installment credit is a loan that offers a borrower a fixed, or finite, amount of money over a specified period. Examples are […]
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Your Credit Score May Be Lower Than You Think
Many home buyers do not realize that the tools they use to monitor their credit scores may not provide the complete picture, so your credit score may be lower than you think. The score a mortgage lender considers in evaluating your loan application may be lower than the one you see when you check it yourself. […]
How Does a Loan Forbearance Affect My Credit History?
As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to cause chaos in the U.S. economy and job market, more families are struggling to make their mortgage payments. This reality has led to much discussion on the topic of mortgage forbearance. But how does a loan forbearance affect my credit history? How does a loan forbearance affect […]
National Credit Education Month
March is National Credit Education Month, so there is no better time to educate yourself and others on the importance of understanding the ins and outs of your credit score! March is National Credit Education Month — the perfect time to consult with Scorewell, Inc. about how to achieve your optimal credit score. Did you […]
New FICO 10 Scoring Model
Have you heard about the new FICO 10 scoring model launching this summer? The credit-scoring system is updated every five to seven years, and it’s up for review now. Here are the big changes this time around. Under the new FICO 10 scoring model, creditors will be able to see back 24 months of payment […]