Credit Scores Explained: What You Need to Buy a Home

Wondering if your credit score is high enough to get approved for a mortgage? In this episode, D. Saul explains what lenders are looking for in 2025. From FHA to VA to conventional loans, we break it all down and give you tips to boost your chances of approval.

What You’ll Learn:

• The minimum credit scores required for different types of loans.
• Why your credit karma score is wrong
• Actionable tips to improve your credit score before applying.

Links and Resources

Credit monitoring tools:

MyScoreIQ - Get your true FICO score and reports from all 3 bureaus here: https://bit.ly/3pU1U7e

Smart Credit - Get a 3-Bureau Credit Report each month here: https://www.smartcredit.com/creditrepairhacks

First-time homebuyer guide:

https://forms.gle/tTFYtcdtWKtVwqEs7

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About D. Saul

D. Saul has been in the financial and real estate industries since 2014. As a Money Coach and licensed Realtor, he has helped thousands of families buy and sell real estate in all 50 states.

 

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Connect with D. Saul via email dsaul@centralave.co

 

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