What credit score do you need to buy a house?
The credit score you will need to buy a house depends on the loan type, but other factors play a role, too.
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Your guide to debt-to-income ratio
Learn why your debt-to-income ratio matters and how to calculate it. Find out what’s considered a good DTI and read our tips for keeping it low. Use our calculator to determine your DTI and see how that affects your borrowing power.
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How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
It will take years for bankruptcy to fall off your credit report, but you can still repair your credit in the meantime.
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How to Build Credit
See our list of 8 ways to build credit, no matter your credit history or score, including secured cards, rent reporting services and more.
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Can a lower credit limit hurt your credit score?
When your credit limit is lowered, your credit utilization ratio goes up and your credit score generally goes down.
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