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FICO score

by Cindy Grey

Your credit score is generally one of the most important factors lenders consider when deciding whether or not to extend credit to you. 

 

Do you know what effect your credit can have on your FICO score....and exactly what is a FICO score? 

 

A FICO score is a credit score that was calculated using one of the scoring models developed by Fair Isaac & Company. It can range from 300 to 850.

 

Components that make up your FICO score:

**35% is based on your payment history

**30% is based on the amount you owe

**15% on the length of your credit history

**10% on the types of credit you have 

**10% on newly opened accounts in the last 6 months

Here are 5 things that FICO considers when evaluating an individual's credit ~amount owed:

  1. The total amount owed on all accounts you have
  2. The different types of accounts you have
  3. The number of accounts that have balances
  4. The amount still owed on installment loans, compared to the original loan
  5. How much of the total credit line is being used on credit cards and other "revolving" credit

KNOWLEDGE IS CONFIDENCE

I want to be your guide and a valuable resource to you!! If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or building a home and needs to get a loan please have them contact me.  

 

 
 

 

 

“To stay on course, we need a compass whether a person, guidepost, or sign"     Judy Ingels

                                                                                                            


 

Building a Home and Choosing a Lender

by Cindy Grey

 

Building a home is a HUGE undertaking and can be quite stressful!

There is more to consider than just what floor plan to choose and what color to paint the walls when you build a new home. You also need to apply for a loan and get pre approved so that the builder realizes you can pay for the house once it is finished.

Choosing the right lender is important if you are getting a loan to finance it!

Most home builders have lenders they will ask you to use in order to get the best deal. Why, you ask, when you have someone who has helped you with loans in the past? Why do builders want you to use someone you might not even know?

Here are 5 good reasons why a builder wants you to use a lender they prefer:

  1. Builders want the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their buyers are in good hands and that the closing and home transfer process will be stress-free.
  2. The builder’s lender is more familiar with the deal which makes for a smoother process. When you buy from a builder and use a lender who is not familiar with the development in which you are buying, there could be delays and confusion regarding closings costs resulting in possible thousands due at closing.
  3. Builders have learned from hard experiences that some lenders really are better to work with than others.
  4. Their preferred lender knows the construction process which is different than buying existing homes.
  5. When using a preferred lender the deal most always closes on time.

KNOWLEDGE IS CONFIDENCE

As an INDEPENDENT LENDING CONSULTANT I can help you compare lenders and the cost sheets they provide BEFORE you choose which one you want to work with throughout this lengthy process!

I want to be your guide and a valuable resource to you!! If you or someone you know is thinking about building a home and needs to get a loan please have them contact me.  

 

 

 

“To stay on course, we need a compass whether a person, guidepost, or sign"     Judy Ingels

                                                                                                            

719-229-7999 or judy@judyingels.com

 
 
 

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Cindy Grey
Broadmoor Bluffs Realty
6510-A South Academy Blvd #286 (by appt only)
Colorado Springs CO 80906
Mobile: (719)210-8029
Office: (719)579-9211