Get a Credit Report, FICO Score before a Mortgage Loan

To the savvy homebuyer, it just about goes without saying: knowing your credit score gives you a huge leg up in negotiating the terms of a mortgage loan. Next to your income level, your credit report & score results will be the most important factors in determining the rate & terms you secure for the loan. For those of you new to this… Believe it or not, your credit report and score are...