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When buying your first home, have a good credit history can save you thousands in mortgage interest costs.
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Glossary terms to know when buying a house
Annual percentage rate (APR) — The annual percentage rate (APR) is the interest rate … (more)
Available credit — Available credit is the amount that is available to be charged to … (more)
Balance-to-limit ratio — Balance-to-limit ratio is used in the calculation of credit scores … (more)
Consumer credit file — A consumer credit file is the collection of an individual consumer’s … (more)
Credit bureau risk score — A credit bureau risk score is a snapshot of a person’s… (more)
Credit history — Credit history is the record of use of debt. In the United States, three … (more)
Credit score — A credit score is a three-digit number that summarizes how well … (more)
Credit utilization ratio — A credit utilization ratio is used in the calculation of credit … (more)
VantageScore — A credit score product launched in March 2006 by the three major … (more)
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