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Trigger Leads (as of July 2025)

Trigger Leads (as of July 2025)

Trigger Leads Are (Almost) Banned: What Homebuyers Need to Know 🚨 July 2025 Update: The U.S. House and Senate have officially passed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that will ban the abusive sale of trigger leads by credit bureaus

Jul 23, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Credit

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home If you're dreaming of homeownership but worried your credit score might hold you back—you’re not alone. As a mortgage lender, I work with a lot of homebuyers who ask me the same question: &

Jul 18, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home Interest Rates Credit

Why Your Credit Karma Score Doesn’t Match Your Mortgage Score

Why Your Credit Karma Score Doesn’t Match Your Mortgage Score

If you've ever checked your credit score on Credit Karma, your bank app, or a credit card statement—only to later find out your mortgage lender sees something completely different—you’re not alone. It’s a common source of confusion

Jul 17, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Credit

Why Your Credit Score Matters When Buying a House

Why Your Credit Score Matters When Buying a House

Your credit score is one of the most critical factors when buying a home. Think of it as your financial resume—summarizing how well you manage debt and repay loans. This small yet mighty number, ranging from 300 to 850, gives lenders a snapshot of y

Jan 14, 2025 | Purchasing a Home Credit

Home Equity Loans vs. HELOC: Which is Right for You?

Home Equity Loans vs. HELOC: Which is Right for You?

In the intricate landscape of personal finance, discerning the optimal borrowing strategy can be like to navigating through a maze of options. Home equity loans and lines of credit emerge as two prominent pathways for homeowners intent on leveraging their

Aug 29, 2024 | Credit

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