Which FICO Score Is Most Important

 People often ask me:  Which FICO scores are most important for mortgage applications?

We GENERALLY use what is called the "mid score." Most people have three FICO scores—one from each of the three credit repositories (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). We discard the high and the low using the one in the middle—the mid score.

This is especially important when we are doing a "rapid rescore" or "credit bureau update." These both mean the same thing: using documentation acceptable to the credit bureaus, we can bypass the normal monthly reporting cycle for creditors. If we are paying down revolving debt, for example (credit cards), we will get a current statement from the borrower reflecting the lower balance. The credit report vendor will submit that document to the bureaus and get a new FICO score within about five days based on the lower balance. FICO scores begin to suffer when credit card balances exceed about 30% -50% of the credit limit. The credit report vendors charge a fee for the rescore service, and since we are only looking improve the mid score, only one or two bureaus need to be updated. This saves the borrower a couple of hundred dollars. I also have tools available that help to analyse your accounts and simulate a what if situation, meaning if I pay down this or that account how will it effect my credit scores. 

Credit standards are not as stringent as some believe. You can buy a home with lower scores than you might think. 

If you have questions about our credit, reach out. I'm here to help.

Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave me a comment and let me if you like my blog and the information I post. 

Roxy Redenbaugh, Broker

Sr Mortgage Consultant

Residential and Commercial

www.roxyloans.com

The Greatest Compliment I Can Receive Is A Referral From Friends, Family, and Business Associates,

NMLS#269926 Company NMLS#1930219